Isochronous [adjective]
Definition of Isochronous:
recurrent
Synonyms of Isochronous:
Opposite/Antonyms of Isochronous:
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Sentence/Example of Isochronous:
Musical tones are produced by isochronous (equal-timed) vibrations of the vocal organs continued for some length of time.
Or again by suitable arrangements the bob may be made to move in certain curves so as to be isochronous.
This is what is called isochronous vibration—the passing through unequal arcs in equal periods of time.
Hence it is that the vibrations of unequal weights are isochronous when hung on strings of equal lengths.
Galileo published his discovery of the isochronous property of the pendulum in 1639.
If the circuits have the same frequency when separated they are said to be isochronous.
A luminous spot is also sometimes observed isochronous with the pulse.
The vibration being, of course, isochronous, any change of pressure merely produces a shortening or lengthening of the stroke.
If the impulses are not isochronous, the intensity of the note is increased.
In Music, this is known to depend upon the vibrations of the air being isochronous, or at regular intervals.