Rhythm

/ɹˈɪðəm/

/ˈɹɪðəm/

[noun]

Rhythm

[NOUN]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

synonyms : beat

musical rhythm

a principle of design that refers to the repetition or alternation of elements in a composition to create a sense of movement, flow, and visual interest

synonyms : regular recurrence

natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)

synonyms : calendar method

calendar method of birth control

rhythm method

rhythm method of birth control

the pattern or arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in speech

synonyms : speech rhythm

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

synonyms : cycle

round

Examples

1. The bass player sets the rhythm in the rock band.

2. The music in the movie had a familiar rhythm to it.

3. He played a fast rhythm on the drum during the band's performance.

4. As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms.