Pronunciation

/rɪˈðəm/

Definitions

Noun

• Rhythm: A natural pattern or flow of sounds, movements, or events that repeat in a regular way, often with a sense of musical beat or timing.
• Metrical rhythm: The arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry or music.
• Internal rhythm: The natural cadence or flow within a sentence or piece of writing.

Verb

• To have rhythm: To exhibit a natural sense of timing or flow, especially in movement or speech.
• To maintain rhythm: To keep a consistent pattern or pace.

Phrases

• “Rhythmic beat”: A regular and repeating pattern of sound or movement.
• “Syncopated rhythm”: A rhythmic structure that emphasizes off-beat sounds.
• “Rhythm section”: In music, the group of instruments responsible for maintaining the beat (usually drums, bass, and piano).

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her dance moves had a mesmerizing rhythm.”
• Verb: “He tried to teach his child how to tap their foot to the rhythm of the song.”
• Internal rhythm: “The author’s prose flowed smoothly with a natural internal rhythm.”

Synonyms

• Beat
• Cadence
• Flow
• Tempo
• Ticker
• Pulse

Antonyms

• Dissonance
• Lack of rhythm
• Staccato (lacking a continuous flow)