noun
rhythm
RITH-uhm/ˈrɪðəm/
A recurring pattern of beats, movements, or events.
The drummer taps a steady rhythm on the hand drum.
Etymology
Greek rhythmos describes measured movement: the central idea is movement organized in time. This connects the patterned motion of rhythm with recurring musical beats and poetic stresses.
In context
it was the rigid kick drum rhythm that introduced the framework for us to feel the syncopation of the Baseline
More examples
- Her arms swing in rhythm with her steps.
- After a busy morning, we settle into a comfortable work rhythm.
- Plant growth follows the natural rhythms of the seasons.
Forms
rhythm · rhythms
rhythmic adjective — Marked by regularly repeated beats or movements.