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

Hanlon reimagined the song with a bachata rhythm, while Thalia brought her powerful pop vocals and a distinctly Mexican touch to the arrangement. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026

The cortex is where the slow rhythms of deep sleep can be seen, but researchers assumed the signals that triggered them originated elsewhere. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

How does the time constraint change the storytelling and the rhythm of the show? — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Fok said South African performers bring a distinctive rhythm and flow to circus, shaped by the country’s mix of cultures and backgrounds. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026