rhythms
word · lemma: rhythm
Definition
Rhythms are repeated patterns of sounds or movements, often found in music, poetry, or nature. The word can describe both musical beats and regular cycles, such as sleep or heart rhythms.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in the plural when referring to various patterns (e.g., 'jazz rhythms', 'body rhythms'). Not limited to music; appears in biology ('circadian rhythms'), poetry, or daily life. Learners sometimes confuse with 'beat' (a single pulse); 'rhythm' is the ongoing pattern.
Example Sentences
The drums make different rhythms in the song.
basic
She dances to fast rhythms.
basic
Our hearts have natural rhythms.
basic
I love how the different rhythms mix in salsa music.
natural
Travel messes with my sleep rhythms for days.
natural
Animals follow the changing rhythms of the seasons.
natural