1. To interrupt or disrupt an established pattern, tempo, or flow of movement, music, or activity
The dancer decided to break rhythm to add an unexpected move to the performance.
O dançarino decidiu quebrar o ritmo para adicionar um movimento inesperado à apresentação.
2. In music, to deviate from the established beat or tempo
The guitarist began to break rhythm, creating a syncopated effect.
O guitarrista começou a quebrar o ritmo, criando um efeito sincopado.
3. To disrupt a routine or established pattern of behavior or work
We need to break rhythm with our usual schedule and try something new.
Precisamos quebrar o ritmo da nossa rotina habitual e tentar algo novo.