The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; SYN. eurythmics.
Practice of coordinated bodily movement as an aid to musical development. It was founded about 1900 by the Swiss musician Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, professor of harmony at the Geneva conservatoire. He devised a series of “gesture” songs, to be sung simultaneously with certain bodily actions.
ETYM. griech.
1. In der Anthroposophie eine von R. Steiner entwickelte Ausdruckskunst, die sprachl. und musikal. Elemente durch bestimmte Bewegungen sichtbar machen will.
2. In der Medizin normale, regelmäßige Herz- und Pulsfolge.