The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. / A specifically defined pattern of such variation.

Writing rhythm or verse.

Having a (specified kind of) rhythm.

plural of rhythm

(medicine) any cardiac rhythm in which depolarization of the myocardium begins at the sinus node, characterised by the presence of correctly oriented P waves in an electrocardiogram

plural of rhythm section

(music) A percussion instrument, consisting of small bells attached to a pole, used exclusively by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

plural of rhythm pole

(video games) A game that challenges the player to press buttons etc. to match a timed sequence indicated on the screen, usually in order to make the game character perform music or dance moves.

The section of a band maintaining the rhythm, consisting of e.g. drums, bass, keyboard, etc.