A polyrhythm exists when

a. meter signatures change often
b. the pattern of the notes doesn’t fit with meter
c. two or more rhythmic patterns occur at the same time
d. a work in 2/4 meter is performed in 3/4 meter
e. no meter signature is present


ANS: c

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