RHYTHMIC Definition & Meaning

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rhythmic

[ rith-mik ]

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adjective

of or relating to rhythm; showing a pattern of repeated sound or movement:
I could tell by his slow, rhythmic breathing that he had fallen asleep.
Music. relating to or emphasizing a regular pattern of strong and weak beats:
A strong, rhythmic violin accompaniment adds to the energy of the powerful solo voice.
characterized by measured or flowing movement, as in dancing:
Her long-form figure skating routine showcased a graceful, rhythmic body motion, like the rolling waves of the sea.
relating to a person’s ability to recognize and produce a beat or pattern of measured movement, as in music or dance:
He has a strong rhythmic sense, as shown by his complicated drum work on this album.
Art, Literature. using or showing the patterned repetition of a motif or formal element in the same or a modified form:
Ancient storytelling used memory aids such as rhythmic parallel structures and closely related key words.
Prosody. relating to or making effective use of poetic meter:
The quirky and humorous poems in this collection are a mixture of free and rhythmic lines.
Theater, Movies. having a measured or patterned effect of movement, tension, and emotion, as created by an alternation between dialogue and description, shorter and longer scenes or sentences, etc.:
With a masterful knack for rhythmic scene pacing, she explores a series of topics in this trio of short films about growing up.

noun

rhythmics ( def ).

rhythmic

/ ˈrɪðmɪk; ˈrɪðmɪkəl; rɪðˈmɪsɪtɪ /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by rhythm, as in movement or sound; metrical, periodic, or regularly recurring

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Derived Forms

rhythmicity, noun
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Origin of rhythmic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin rhythmicus, from Greek ��ٳ󳾾��ó��; rhythm ( def ), -ic ( def )

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Featuring superior musicianship blended with a rhythmic, hypnotic beat, the song is a perfect melding of worlds.

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Horizontal bands of silver and gold march in a rhythmic pattern down the right side of the goddess’ face, ornament that may represent the elaborate body tattoos popular among Thracians.

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Logan - a rhythmic gymnast for Great Britain before going into broadcasting - described it as an "iconic show".

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Timothée Chalamet portrays Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” a rhythmic biopic unpacking his rise to rock ’n’ roll stardom.

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The film includes fascinating stories about the origins of some of their hits, like the sound of a car crossing a bridge that inspired the rhythmic hook of “Jive Talkin’.”

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