rhythm
ˈrɪðəm
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Noun

1.
steady beatflow or regularity in movement or sound
  • The rhythm of the waves was soothing.
beat cadence tempo
2.
poetry meterpattern of beats in music or poetry
  • The rhythm of the song made everyone want to dance..
beat cadence tempo
3.
repeating pacetempo or speed of a repetitive event
  • The rhythm of the dance was fast-paced.
beat cadence tempo
4.
natural processregular change in a natural process
  • The rhythm of the seasons is predictable.
beat cadence tempo
5.
musicmusical instruments providing the beat in a band
  • The rhythm section kept the band in sync.
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Expressions with rhythm

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interrupt a sequence or routine
He broke the rhythm of his daily workout with a rest day.
understand and follow the beat in music
It took him a while to catch the rhythm of the song.
move in sync with another's music or beat
She danced to his rhythm at the concert.
start to perform an activity smoothly
It took a while, but the team finally got into the rhythm of the game.
fail to maintain a consistent beat
The drummer started to lose the rhythm during the fast song.
behave in your own way instead of copying other people
She loves fashion but really marches to a different rhythm.

Origin of rhythm

Greek, rhythmos (measured flow)

Terms with rhythm included in their meaning

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rhythm
rhythmic unit in music or poetry
rhythm
regular pulsation or throb
drum rhythm
sound of something being struck rhythmically
rhythm
pulsating rhythmically
writing craft
literature composed in verse with patterns and rhythm
music
create a rhythm on a percussion instrument
body
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates
synchronized movement
moving in perfect rhythm with others

Examples of rhythm in a sentence

  • She found the rhythm of the train comforting.
  • The rhythm of the poem was captivating.
  • She tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
  • The drummer kept a steady rhythm throughout the song.
  • The rhythm of the poem was soothing.
  • The rhythm of the tides affects marine life.

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  1. French:rythme, tempo, ...
  2. German:Rhythmus, Tempo, ...
  3. Italian:ritmo, ciclo, ...
  4. Spanish:ritmo, sección rítmica, ...
  5. Portuguese:ritmo, compasso, ...
  6. Chinese:节奏, 拍子, ...
  7. Japanese:リズム, 拍子, ...
  8. Arabic:إِيقَاع, وتيرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶצֶב, רִיתְמוּס, ...
  10. Russian:ритм, такт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ритм, такт, ...
  12. Hindi:लय, छंद-लय, ...

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