Composite rhythm

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In music, a composite rhythm is the durations and patterns (rhythm) produced by considering all sounding parts of a specific musical texture. In music of the common practice period, the composite rhythm usually confirms the meter, often in metric or even-note patterns identical to the pulse on a specific metric level.

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