👉 Semirhythmic is a concept in music theory and dance, which refers to rhythmic patterns that are not strictly rhythmic but can be perceived as rhythmic. This term was introduced by James MacLaren in his book "The Music of the Abstract." He proposed that all forms of musical expression should be seen as semirhythmic, because they do not conform to a strict set of rules or principles and thus cannot be considered strictly rhythmic. Semirhythmical music is characterized by