unrhythmical

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Thân thiện

The drummer's unrhythmical playing made the song hard to follow.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not rhythmic; lacking a regular or consistent pattern of beats, accents, or movement: Describes something that does not have a steady, measured, or predictable flow, often in the context of sound, music, or motion.

Usage

The adjective "unrhythmical" is used to describe sounds, movements, or patterns that are irregular and lack a consistent, repeating beat or tempo. It is the opposite of "rhythmical" or "rhythmic."

Examples

• The drummer's unrhythmical beating made it difficult for the other musicians to follow.
• Her breathing was rapid and unrhythmical after the intense sprint.
• The poem's unrhythmical structure challenged traditional reading styles.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Formal Context: Often used in musical, poetic, or medical analysis to describe a lack of metrical regularity.
  • The cardiogram showed an unrhythmical heartbeat, indicating a potential arrhythmia.
• Descriptive Criticism: Can be used in artistic critique.
  • The critic panned the dancer's unrhythmical and jarring performance.

Variants and Related Words

• Unrhythmic (adj): A more common synonym with the same meaning.
  • The unrhythmic clapping slowly died out.
• Arrhythmic (adj): Specifically refers to an irregular rhythm, especially of the heart.
• Nonrhythmic (adj): Not characterized by rhythm.

Synonyms

• Irregular
• Uneven
• Jerky
• Fitful
• Spasmodic

Antonyms

• Rhythmical / Rhythmic
• Regular
• Steady
• Measured
• Cadenced

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not rhythmic; irregular in beat or accent

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unrhythmic