Eurythmy
/jʊˈrɪð.mi/noun
The art or practice of harmonious, expressive movement, especially in certain performance and educational traditions.
Did you know?The word comes from Greek roots for “good” and “rhythm,” and the deeper history of rhythm traces back to a root meaning “to flow,” which is why the word feels so alive and spell-like.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
eurythmia
“good rhythm, harmonious proportion, graceful movement”
Late Latin
Latin
eurythmia
“harmonious proportion or rhythm”
16th Century
English
eurithmie
“harmonious proportion, especially in architecture or art”
19th Century
English
eurythmy
“harmonious movement or rhythm, especially in artistic and educational contexts”
Modern English
English
eurythmy
“the art or practice of expressive, harmonious movement”
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