Gelijkmatig
Example: De drummer slaat de trommel heel gelijkmatig tijdens het nummer.
Definition
"Gelijkmatig" in music refers to performing or happening in a steady, even, and consistent manner without sudden changes in rhythm, tempo, or intensity. For example, a drummer hitting the drum very "gelijkmatig" means the beats are evenly spaced and regular throughout the piece.
Etymology
The Dutch word "gelijkmatig" comes from combining "gelijk," meaning equal or alike, and "matig," meaning moderate or measured. Together, they convey the idea of evenness or uniformity. Did you know? The root "gelijk" shares origins with English words like "like" and "alike," emphasizing similarity and balance.
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"Gelijkmatig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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