Poly-Rhythms

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Let's keep the conversation safe and civil, ok? Emphasis on the "safe".

Polyamory doesn't exist in a vacuum, and there are all sorts of marginalized and disadvantaged groups in this world. I'm invested in making this site -- and as many places as possible in real life -- a place where folks of all sorts feel safe speaking their minds, trusting that we'll be heard. I reserve the right to prune comments that seem disrespectful (and remember: intent is not magic, and I don't care whether the comment is offensive -- I care about whether it contributes to systems of thought and behavior that erase, invalidate, oppress, or stigmatize unjustly). I try to set a compassionate and respectful example, too, although when somebody steps on my toes, I'm going to holler. If somebody's stepped on your toes, you can speak up here and be heard.

Please, feel free to wake me up if you think that I've violated my own policy.

What Is Polyamory?

Polyamory is a neologism of mixed Greek and Latin etymology, coined in the early 1990's, possibly by the creator of the alt.polyamory usenet group, from the earlier adjective "polyamorous". It denotes the practice of loving multiple partners with the consent of all involved. And I'm not talking about Bridge partners.

Personally, I have been in several simultaneous romantic and sexual relationships (some fleeting, some ongoing and steadfastly committed). Everyone seeing me knows about the others and likes the idea; that's what makes it ethical. I'm also on kissing terms with a number of dear friends. Love, intimacy and commitment - to various degrees with different people - are deeply important to my life. This blog stands as a waystation for anyone who's interested in what polyamory or non-monogamous relationships of any sort entail, in theory and in practice.

It can be done. It's ethical, it's wonderful, and it's not for everyone but it's working for us. Read on!

- Oxytocin

What are Poly-rhythms?

Polyrhythm is the simultaneous sounding of two or more independent rhythms. Polyrhythms require at least two rhythms to be played concurrently, one of which is typically an irrational rhythm.

Another form of polyrhythm, which might also be termed polymeter, would be phrasing to suggest a different meter than the one being played by the rest of the ensemble. A common example of this in jazz would be phrasing quarter notes in groupings of 3 to suggest 3/4 time while the ensemble plays in 4/4.

- Wikipedia

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