Word
rhythmic
Phoneticsrhyth·mic, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪðmɪk/
UK/ɹˈɪðmɪk/
Definitions
01regular sound or movement
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a regular, repeating pattern of sound or movement that feels like a beat.
adj. characterized by a regular, recurring pattern of sounds, beats, or movements.
“The rhythmic sound of the rain on the roof helped him fall asleep.”
“The rhythmic ticking of the grandfather clock was the only sound in the otherwise silent library.”
02musical structure
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
adj. relating to the rhythm or beat in music.
adj. relating to the temporal structure of music, specifically the arrangement of sounds and silences in time.
Español:rítmico
“The drummer provided a strong rhythmic foundation for the rest of the band.”
“The composer experimented with complex rhythmic patterns that challenged the traditional expectations of the audience.”
Synonyms
03poetry and verse
C1 · Advanced Literature Literary
adj. written with a regular beat or pattern, like a poem.
adj. written in verse or characterized by a metrical structure, often involving rhyme or specific syllable patterns.
“The rhythmic flow of the poem made it very easy to memorize.”
“The translator struggled to preserve the rhythmic qualities of the original epic while maintaining literal accuracy.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ῥυθμικός (rhuthmikós), from ῥυθμός (rhuthmós, “measured flow or movement, symmetry, rhythm”) + -ικός (-ikós, suffix forming adjectives), equivalent to rhythm + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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