ポリリズム

noun

polyrhythm

A musical term referring to the simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms. Used in contexts such as African drumming, contemporary classical music, and progressive rock.

• この曲きょくのポリリズムがとても複ふく雑ざつで、演えん奏そうするのが難むずかしい。

  The polyrhythm in this piece is very complex and difficult to perform.

• アフリカの伝でん統とう音おん楽がくでは、ポリリズムがよく使つかわれる。

  Polyrhythms are often used in traditional African music.