isochronous

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Several studies show that humans are attracted in particular to isochronous patterns, which is a rhythm where all the intervals between events are equal like a metronome.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 16, 2024

The first is isochronous, in which intervals between notes are equidistant.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Pied butcherbirds “seem to prefer some song rhythms over others,” such as isochronous rhythm, Mr. Xing said.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

In consequence of this fact the balance wheel of a watch is isochronous or nearly so, notwithstanding variations in the amplitude of its vibrations.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

Thus the fluid of the labyrinth receives a series of pulses isochronous with the movements of the base of the stirrup, and these pulses affect the terminal apparatus in connexion with the auditory nerve.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various