METRE

• (noun) rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

  synonyms : meter , time

  The traditional Western African drumming style has a very complex meter. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

  synonyms : beat , cadence , measure , meter

  The musician was trying out different meters. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

  synonyms : m , meter

  She purchased two meters of cloth for a new dress. -added by naila_inlas

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