Synonyms of rhythm

rhythm

noun

ˈri-t͟həm 

as in cadence

the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity

the steady rhythm of the rain falling on the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cadence
• beat
• drum
• emphasis
• meter
• throb
• accent
• measure
• accentuation
• stress
• movement
• backbeat
• sway
• swing
• lilt
• tetrameter
• hexameter
• pentameter
• trimeter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rhythm

For visitors, the challenge offers a very different way to experience Dubai as, during November, the city’s hotels, cafes and shopping centers adopt a surprisingly sporty rhythm. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

And in a city that rarely slows its rhythm, Lincoln made a compelling case for enjoying the pause. — Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

The album helps children build important skills like language development, rhythm, and hand-ear coordination through music and movement. — Parents, 5 Nov. 2026

For 24 minutes, the second-year forward watched the Charlotte Hornets build a seven-point halftime lead while the Nets struggled to find any offensive rhythm. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026