E(2,5)=[x . x . .] is a thirteenth century Persian rhythm called Khafif-e-ramal [34]. It is also the metric pattern of the second movement of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 [17]. When it is started on the second onset ([x . . x .]) it is the metric pattern of Dave Brubeck’s Take Five as well as Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst [17].
E(3,4)=[x . x x] is the archetypal pattern of the Cumbia from Colombia [20], as well as a Calypso rhythm from Trinidad [13]. It is also a thirteenth century Persian rhythm called Khalif-e-saghil [34], as well as the trochoid choreic rhythmic pattern of ancient Greece [21].
E(3,5)=[x . x . x], when started on the second onset, is another thirteenth century Persian rhythm by the name of Khafif-e-ramal [34], as well as a Rumanian folk-dance rhythm [25].
E(3,7)=[x . x . x . .] is a Ruchenitza rhythm used in a Bulgarian folk-dance [24]. It is also the metric pattern of Pink Floyd’s Money [17].
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