rhythmic
adjective
rhyth·mic
ˈrit͟h-mik 
variants
or rhythmical
1
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
2
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
Examples of rhythmic in a Sentence
We could hear a rhythmic drumming outside.
lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible
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The driving force of the track is the rhythmic energy that infuses both its lyrics and beats, mixing percussion with horns in a way that feels at once classic and contemporary.
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
May 16, 2024 The score also plays on the concept of time and uses electronic manipulation for ticking, grooving rhythmic passages.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
That irregular rhythmic sequence, together with the instability of Malone’s ostensibly simple harmonies, generates stealthily accumulating tension.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
May 16, 2024 The score also plays on the concept of time and uses electronic manipulation for ticking, grooving rhythmic passages.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
That irregular rhythmic sequence, together with the instability of Malone’s ostensibly simple harmonies, generates stealthily accumulating tension.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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rhythmic
adjective
rhyth·mic
ˈrit͟h-mik
variants
or rhythmical
1
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
2
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
rhythmic contractions
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