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

Across a high-energy midday set that spanned their chart-topping singles and fan favorites, the six moved across the stage with the confidence of a group accustomed to one another’s rhythms, while fans in the crowd danced along in the stands. — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Daniela is bringing the energy, the style, the rhythm, and the kind of music that doesn’t need a translation to hit. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Potassium is important for normal body growth, muscle function, and heart rhythm. — Sarah Schlichter, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

After more than 20 years in fashion, Risso wanted to enter different rhythms of making, where garments could exist alongside furniture, glass, silverware, and performance. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026