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How to pronounce rhythms
IPA transcription: ['ɹɪðəmz]
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Noun
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the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
“the piece has a fast rhythm”
“the conductor set the beat”
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an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
“the never-ending cycle of the seasons”
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recurring at regular intervals
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natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
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the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements
“the rhythm of Frost's poetry”
Usage examples
- The band fused heavy metal with dancehall reggae-style rhythms and vocals.
- It's suddenly busier, noisier, and the film's rhythms reflect this.
- These, and their rhythms, are listed below.
- The melodies and rhythms of Persia's radif tradition are mixed with Western music.
- Once the jews harp began emitting its barbaric rhythms, Michael was helpless.
- It is important to note, however, that not all humans share identical circadian rhythms.
- Once the jews harp began emitting its barbaric rhythms, Michael was helpless.
- This system is mostly used for notating rhythms in music.
- Their music is characterized by dancefloor rhythms and suggestive lyrics.
- The rhythms of this piece are quite hypnotic