nonmetrically
9.1
In a way that has no regular beat or meter, like free music and poetry
- adverb
- /nɒnˈmɛtrɪkli/
:
de manera no métrica
- If the notes are performed nonmetrically, the students can have freedom to create their own length, signaling to the next individual that they are finished by using eye contact and other body language.
Examples
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The musician performed the piece nonmetrically, giving it a free-flowing and improvisational feel.
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In her poem, she chose to write nonmetrically to emphasize her unique style and voice.
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This activity can be done either metrically or nonmetrically.
Academic text (2014) -
The dancers moved nonmetrically, allowing their expressions to guide the rhythm.
Synonyms
arrhythmically
vsnonmetrically
8.2
In a way that has no regular beat or pattern
is used mainly for irregular meter or beat in music and poetry
Antonyms
How Metrical
Surface Forms
nonmetrically positive
Morphology
nonmetrically = nonmetric (transparent) = non + metric + ally
The adverbial form is clearly derived from the adjective 'nonmetric'.
Etymology
Nonmetrically starts with non- 'not' and uses the root metric 'measure', like the 'meter' that gives a song its beat. So when music or poetry is done nonmetrically, it does not follow a regular beat and feels free or unpredictable.