rhythms

plural of rhythm
as in cadences
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

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Recent Examples of rhythms The four of them can shift rhythms and harmonics very, very smoothly in a way that seems effortless. Pitchfork, 22 July 2026 Higher amounts of caffeine — particularly from energy drinks and energy shots — have been associated with elevated blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 What circadian rhythms actually are Circadian rhythms exist in most living organisms and are regulated by light, behavior and a biological clock built from genes in cells throughout the body. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 What circadian scores actually measure Circadian rhythms are found in most living organisms and are regulated by light exposure, behavior and a biological clock mechanism made up of clock genes located in cells throughout the body. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Frankie and the Witchfingers leaves the crowd spellbound Casting a spell on the crowd with their sharp synth-laden aggression and bouncy ‘80s dance punk rhythms, Frankie and the Witch Fingers arrived with a bang in the late afternoon sun. Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Circadian misalignment refers to a mismatch in timing between our biological rhythms and the outside world. Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 For millions of refugees across the continent, integrating into the daily life and rhythms in their host countries appears to be an increasingly viable option – but one that still requires global financial support. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 Psychologists have long noted that major sporting events create powerful psychological and social rhythms. Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
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Noun
  • Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
  • The model version, the data, the tool configuration, the agent memory, the identity context – all of it lives in different places, captured at different cadences, often owned by different teams.
    Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Raving can be traced to the late 1980s, when artists like DJ Pierre and Spanky sparked a bright but short flame of acid house in Chicago clubs, manipulating synthesizers to create squelchy beats dancers could jack their bodies to.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Later, his elementary school music teacher encouraged him to switch from drums to bass.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 20 July 2026
  • Four Tet’s sense for sound design shines from crushed 8-bit drums to the hypnotic handpan grooves and sharp synth melodies.
    Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026

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