Rhythmic Meaning
/ˈɹɪð.mɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or relating to rhythm.
adjCharacterized by rhythm.
Sentence Examples
Mary practices rhythmic gymnastics.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.
CEFR Practice Quiz
During the performance, the dancer's ____ movements followed the music's beat perfectly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sound of the waves against the hull was soothing and helped the sailors sleep during the night watch.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ser-? Proto-Indo-European *srew- Proto-Indo-European *sru-dʰ-mo-s Proto-Hellenic *hrutʰmós Ancient Greek ῥῠθμός (rhŭthmós) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) Ancient Greek -ῐκός (-ĭkós) Ancient Greek ῥυθμικός (rhuthmikós) English rhythmic From Ancient Greek ῥυθμικός (rhuthmikós), from ῥυθμός (rhuthmós, “measured flow or movement, symmetry, rhythm”) + -ικός (-ikós, suffix forming adjectives), equivalent to rhythm + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Beshtian School, faithful to this concept of song, was characterized primarily by happy-sounding and rhythmic melodies."
— 2017, Velvel Pasternak, Behind the Music, Stories, Anecdotes, Articles and Reflections, page 226:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
During the performance, the dancer's ____ movements followed the music's beat perfectly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sound of the waves against the hull was soothing and helped the sailors sleep during the night watch.