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    rhythm
    /ˈriT͟Həm/

    noun

    • 1. a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound: "Ruth listened to the rhythm of his breathing" Similar patternflowtemporegular features

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  2. The meaning of RHYTHM is an ordered recurrent alternation of strong and weak elements in the flow of sound and silence in speech. How to use rhythm in a sentence.

  3. a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing: He beat out a jazz rhythm on the drums. I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer. B2 [ C or U ] a regular movement or pattern of movements: She was lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of the boat in the water.

  4. Thebeatof music; the regular pattern of long and short notes. Certain kinds of music, such as blues or marches, have a very characteristic rhythm. Rhythm, harmony, and melody are elements of music.

  5. Use the noun rhythm to refer to the regular pattern of something in a cycle or the beat in a song. In the summer, your life takes on a different rhythm than during the school year. Rhythm comes from the Greek rhythmos "measured movement, flow."

  6. a regularly repeated pattern of sounds or beats used in music, poems, and dances: [ C ] a jazz rhythm. [ U ] You need a sense of rhythm to be a good dancer. Rhythm is also a regular movement: [ C ] The rhythm of a boat rocking in the water lulled him to sleep. Rhythm is also a regular pattern of change:

  7. A rhythm is a regular series of sounds or movements. His music of that period fused the rhythms of Jazz with classical forms. He had no sense of rhythm whatsoever.

  8. a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements. to dance to the rhythm of the music. I listened to the steady rhythm of her breathing. music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm. I love these jazz rhythms. abnormal heart rhythms. in rhythm He can't seem to play in rhythm.

  9. 1. Movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions: the rhythm of the tides. 2. The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech. 3. Music. a. The patterning of musical sound, as by differences in the timing, duration, or stress of consecutive notes.

  10. rhythm. noun. /ˈrɪðəm/ [uncountable, countable] a strong, regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements to dance to the rhythm of the music music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm jazz rhythms He can't seem to play in rhythm.

  11. Jun 2, 2024 · The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event. We walked with a quick, even rhythm. The musical instruments which provide rhythm (mainly; not or less melody) in a musical ensemble . The Baroque term basso continuo is virtually equivalent to rhythm.

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