What is a rhythmic pattern?

rhythmic pattern a succession of musical events contained within a single metric unit that corresponds to a single main beat.

Explanation:

We defined a rhythmic pattern as a succession of musical events contained within a single metric unit that corresponds to a single main beat. In real songs we can often hear the same pattern played with both staccato and legato techniques.

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!