Cross Rhythm – the effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together
(Pronounced kross rih-thum)
To remember what cross rhythm means, use the following mnemonic:
The singer was cross because the rhythms (cross rhythm) that the drummers were playing were conflicting.
Examples of cross rhythm in a sentence
The cross rhythm sounded chaotic.
The complicated prog-rock song used a cross rhythm.
The two drummers produced a cross rhythm.
