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

The vibration being, of course, isochronous, any change of pressure merely produces a shortening or lengthening of the stroke.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

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