Rhythm: meaning, definitions and examples

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rhythm

[ ˈrɪðəm ]

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music

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

Synonyms

beat, cadence, pulse, tempo

Examples of usage

the rhythm of the music
dance to the rhythm of the drums

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poetry

A particular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse.

Synonyms

cadence, flow, meter

Examples of usage

iambic pentameter is a common rhythm in English poetry
the poem has a strong rhythm

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general

A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.

Synonyms

cycle, pattern, routine

Examples of usage

the rhythm of daily life
finding a rhythm in your routine

Translations

Translations of the word "rhythm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ritmo

🇮🇳 ताल

🇩🇪 Rhythmus

🇮🇩 ritme

🇺🇦 ритм

🇵🇱 rytm

🇯🇵 リズム

🇫🇷 rythme

🇪🇸 ritmo

🇹🇷 ritim

🇰🇷 리듬

🇸🇦 إيقاع

🇨🇿 rytmus

🇸🇰 rytmus

🇨🇳 节奏

🇸🇮 ritem

🇮🇸 tak

🇰🇿 ырғақ

🇬🇪 რიტმი

🇦🇿 ritm

🇲🇽 ritmo

Word origin

The word 'rhythm' originated from the Greek word 'rhythmos', meaning 'measured motion.' It has been used in various contexts such as music, poetry, and daily life to describe patterns, sequences, and movements. The concept of rhythm plays a significant role in human expression and creativity.