rhythm

CEFRA2

/ˈɹɪð.m̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A regular pattern of sounds, movements, or events.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A flow, repetition or regularity.

Examples

  • I like the slow rhythm of that song.

  • Samba is a Brazilian rhythm, isn't it?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A specifically defined pattern of such variation.

  2. The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

  3. The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.

More examples

In context

  • The children clapped their hands to the fast rhythm of the music.

  • Dance to the rhythm of the music.

  • The audience clapped in rhythm as I sang.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

from Latin rhythmus, from Ancient Greek ῥυθμός (rhuthmós, “any measured flow or movement, symmetry, rhythm”), from ῥέω (rhéō, “to flow, run, stream, gush”).