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rhythm

[/ˈrɪðəm/]
nounmasculinepl: rhythms
ritmo
1. A strong, regular repeated pattern of sound or movement
The drummer maintained a steady rhythm throughout the song.
O baterista manteve um ritmo constante durante toda a música.
2. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry or music
The poem's rhythm creates a flowing, musical quality.
O ritmo do poema cria uma qualidade musical e fluida.
3. A natural pattern or cycle occurring in bodily functions
The body has its own biological rhythm known as circadian rhythm.
O corpo tem seu próprio ritmo biológico conhecido como ritmo circadiano.
4. The temporal quality that gives shape and coherence to music or movement
Jazz is known for its complex and syncopated rhythm.
O jazz é conhecido por seu ritmo complexo e sincopado.
NYC Slang
beat, groove
Synonyms
beattempocadencemeterpulse
Antonyms
discordirregularityarrhythmia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ritmo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ritmo
Common usage, may also use 'batida' in colloquial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ritmo
Associated with samba rhythm and musical contexts
Portugal
ritmo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

find one's rhythm - encontrar seu ritmo (to get into a comfortable pace)
in rhythm with - em ritmo com (in sync or harmony with)
break the rhythm - quebrar o ritmo (to disrupt the pattern)
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