rhythmic

/'riðmik/ Cách viết khác : (rhythmical) /'riðmikəl/

Thân thiện

The rhythmic sound of the waves soothes the child to sleep.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement. This pattern is often created by a sequence of strong and weak elements, or long and short sounds, occurring at measured intervals.
   • Characterized by rhythm.

Usage and Examples

• General Use: Describes sounds, music, movements, or patterns that have a clear, recurring beat or flow.
  • The rhythmic sound of the waves helped her fall asleep.
  • He walked with a steady, rhythmic pace.
• In Music and Poetry: Specifically refers to the temporal pattern created by notes, syllables, or beats.
  • The poem is written in rhythmic iambic pentameter.
  • The song has a complex rhythmic structure.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Rhythmic" vs. "Rhythmical": Both forms are correct and interchangeable, though "rhythmic" is more common in modern usage.
  • The rhythmic/rhythmical beating of the drum.
• Used to describe biological or natural cycles.
  • The rhythmic contractions of the heart are essential for life.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhythmically (adverb): In a rhythmic manner.
  • The pendulum swung rhythmically.
• Rhythm (noun): The pattern itself.
  • She has a natural sense of rhythm.
• Arrhythmic (adjective): Lacking rhythm or regularity.
  • An arrhythmic heartbeat is a medical concern.

Synonyms

• Cadenced: Having a rhythmic flow or beat.
• Metrical: Relating to or composed in poetic meter; rhythmic.
• Pulsing: Beating or moving with a strong, regular rhythm.

Antonyms

• Arrhythmic: Not rhythmic; irregular.
• Unrhythmic: Lacking rhythm.
• Jerky: Characterized by abrupt, irregular movements.

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Rhythmic pattern: A specific, repeating sequence of beats or sounds.
  • The drummer practiced the difficult rhythmic pattern.
• Rhythmic gymnastics: A sport combining elements of ballet, gymnastics, and dance with the use of apparatus like ropes or ribbons.
• Rhythmic breathing: A technique of breathing in a controlled, regular pattern, often used in meditation or exercise.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. recurring with measured regularity
   • the rhythmic chiming of church bells- John Galsworthy
   • rhythmical prose

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