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backbeats

noun

plural of backbeat

as in rhythms

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While much of the film’s reputation rests on Scott’s exquisite visual style, the director says credit must also be given to the rhythms Fancher created.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Enjoy vibrant Caribbean sounds and rhythms with electrifying performances.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhythms

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On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

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Border police operate a checkpoint at the Himalayan port, situated more than 1800 meters above sea level.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Maxell has developed an all-solid-state battery module that fits the same 1/2AA size as batteries commonly used in industrial equipment, smart meters and IoT devices, while adding wireless charging capability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

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