What is another word for accentual system?
Pronunciation: [aksˈɛnt͡ʃuːə͡l sˈɪstəm] (IPA) 
An accentual system is a method of organizing rhythm in poetry or music based on the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line or phrase. Some synonyms for this term include stress-based system, accent-based system, and rhythmic system. These terms all describe ways of creating a beat or pulse in a piece of writing or music. In some cases, an accentual system may also be called a metrical system, which refers specifically to the measurement or rhythm of a line of poetry. Regardless of what terminology is used, an accentual system is all about creating a sense of order and structure through the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.
