Word a Day
rhythm
What does rhythm mean?
rhythm (noun): the variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use rhythm in a sentence?
- Dance to the rhythm of the music. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The audience clapped in rhythm as I sang. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce rhythm?
/ˈɹɪðəm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does rhythm come from?
First coined in 1557, from Latin rhythmus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “rhythm” mean?
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent
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that which is introduced or inserted; in contexts of content analysis of centuries-old texts, especially something foreign or spurious
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the pleasure obtained by the fulfillment of one or more needs or desires; a sense of contentment with one's situation and achievements
Not quite: that's what satisfaction means.
the variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter
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