Discant style is characterised by the use of rhythmic modes throughout each part.

The rhythmic mode can generally be determined by the patterns of ligatures used.

The tune may also undergo transformation in terms of tonal and rhythmic modes.

In medieval music, the rhythmic modes were set patterns of long and short durations (or rhythms).

The reading and performance of the music notated using the rhythmic modes was thus based on context.

Kulintang music has no set compositions due to its concept of rhythmic modes.

This is the basis of the rhythmic mode.

The kulintang player's ability to improvise within the parameters of a rhythmic mode is a must.

Specifically, it describes a practice already in use, known as modal rhythm, which used the rhythmic modes.

It used a system of rhythms called "rhythmic modes".