RHYTHM
Scrabble letter values: R1H4Y4T1H4M3 = 17
Definition
- noun the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music. — synonyms: beat, musical_rhythm
- noun recurring at regular intervals. — synonyms: regular_recurrence
- noun an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs. — synonyms: cycle, round
- noun the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements. — synonyms: speech_rhythm
- noun natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle). — synonyms: rhythm_method_of_birth_control, rhythm_method, calendar_method_of_birth_control, calendar_method
Examples
- “the piece has a fast rhythm”
- “the conductor set the beat”
- “the never-ending cycle of the seasons”