Meaning & Definition of word "Rhythm"
Rhythm
/ˈrɪð.əm/
noun:
- 1. A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
- Example: The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
- 2. A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.
- Example: The rhythm of the seasons is predictable.
- 3. A feature of speech that involves the pattern of stresses and pauses in spoken language.
- Example: The poet's use of rhythm gives the verse a musical quality.
- 4. The arrangement of spoken words alternating in stressed and unstressed elements.
- Example: He mastered the rhythm of language by practicing poetry.
Etymology
●From Greek 'rhythmos', meaning 'measured flow or movement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep in rhythm:
to maintain a consistent pattern or speed.
in rhythm:
in a regular or consistent pattern.
find your rhythm:
to discover a consistent method of doing something.
Related Words
meter:
A unit of rhythm in poetry or music.
tempo:
The speed at which a piece of music is played.
cadence:
The modulation or inflection of the voice.
Slang Meanings of rhythm
Meaning: To get into the groove.
● Example Sentence: Once we started the session, I really found my rhythm.
Meaning: Flowing well.
● Example Sentence: Everything's going smoothly; we've got a good rhythm going.