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

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

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Isoch′ronism, the quality of being isochronous or done in equal times.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

A very beautiful form of isochronous governor is used on this engine, to regulate the speed of the engine by determining the point of cut-off.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Thurston, Robert H.