rhythm
word
Definition
A rhythm is a regular pattern of sounds, movements, or events. It is often used for music and dance, but also for natural patterns like speech, breathing, or daily life.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with music: 'feel the rhythm', 'a fast/slow rhythm'. It also appears in broader phrases like 'sleep rhythm', 'daily rhythm', and 'the rhythm of speech'. Learners may confuse it with 'beat': a 'beat' is one unit in music, while 'rhythm' is the overall pattern.
Example Sentences
This song has a simple rhythm.
basic
The dancers moved to the rhythm of the drums.
basic
After a week, I got used to the rhythm of the village.
basic
Once you find the rhythm, the dance feels much easier.
natural
It took me a while to get back into my work rhythm after the holiday.
natural
Her writing has a calm rhythm that makes it easy to read.
natural