Definition of "rhythm" []

• Movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions: the rhythm of the tides. (noun)
• The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech. (noun)
• Music The pattern of musical movement through time. (noun)
• Music A specific kind of such a pattern, formed by a series of notes differing in duration and stress: a waltz rhythm. (noun)
• Music A group of instruments supplying the rhythm in a band. (noun)

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• "Phoenix's offense was in rhythm from the start as the Suns jumped out to a 27-22 lead after the first quarter."
• "And when its co-founder, Herb Abramson, was called up by the Army in 1953, Erte­gun drafted Jerry Wexler, who'd coined the term "rhythm and blues" in the first place, to replace him as a partner."
• "Clapping to keep the rhythm is also beneficial in this exercise."