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| ambient |
of music, characterized by sound and pattern rather than distinct notes of melody or rhythmic structure. [2/3 definitions] |
| beat |
a rhythmic movement that comes from within; pulsation. [1/15 definitions] |
| belly dance |
an eastern Mediterranean dance performed by women, in which the dancer makes sinuous rhythmic movements of the abdomen. |
| boogie |
strongly rhythmic rock-'n'-roll with a fast tempo, often in a blues form. [1/3 definitions] |
| boogie-woogie |
strongly rhythmic piano jazz in which the melody is accompanied throughout by a repeated bass pattern that uses chiefly eighth notes. |
| brain wave |
(usu. pl.) rhythmic electric impulses occurring within the brain. [1/2 definitions] |
| cadence |
a rhythmic pattern of movement, as in music or poetry. [1/3 definitions] |
| castanet |
one of a pair of slightly concave wooden or ivory instruments, held in the hand and clicked together to provide rhythmic accompaniment, esp. to certain Spanish dances. |
| CPR |
a method of reviving heart attack victims by breathing into the mouth and applying strong, rhythmic pressure to the chest. "CPR" is an abbreviation of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation." |
| dance |
to move the feet and body in a rhythmic way, usually to music. [1/7 definitions] |
| diastole |
in physiology, the normal rhythmic expansion of the heart chambers, during which the chambers fill with blood. (Cf. systole.) |
| drop a beat |
to establish a repetitive, rhythmic sound or beat, often to accompany rap music. [1/2 definitions] |
| drumbeat |
the sound made by a drum, esp. when it is rhythmic. |
| gospel |
a rhythmic and intensely emotional American music, developed from folk music and spirituals, that is written or sung for or as if for a Christian religious service; gospel music. [1/6 definitions] |
| jota |
a Spanish dance in three-four time, performed by a man and woman to the rhythmic clicking of castanets, or the music for such a dance. |
| lilt |
a light, graceful, rhythmic way of moving, esp. walking. [1/3 definitions] |
| measure |
a rhythmic unit in music; bar. [1/14 definitions] |
| meter2 |
a particular rhythmic pattern or the rhythmic pattern of units or feet of poetry. [2/3 definitions] |
| metric2 |
rhythmic according to a pattern, as in verse; metrical. |
| metrical |
of or composed according to a rhythmic pattern or meter. [1/2 definitions] |
| metronome |
an adjustable device that marks regular intervals with rhythmic clicking sound, used by musicians during practice. |
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