rhythm
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪð.əm/
The English word “rhythm” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
- A specifically defined pattern of such variation.
- A flow, repetition or regularity.
- The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.
- The musical instruments which provide rhythm (mainly; not or less melody) in a musical ensemble.
- A regular quantitative change in a variable (notably natural) process.
- Controlled repetition of a phrase, incident or other element as a stylistic figure in literature and other narrative arts; the effect it creates.
- A person's natural feeling for rhythm.
verb
- To impart a (particular) rhythm to.
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