| accentual |
having a rhythm based on the number of stresses rather than the number of syllables or length of sounds, as certain poetry. [1/2 definitions] |
| alpha wave |
the type of brain wave that is a sign of relaxation, having frequencies from eight to thirteen hertz; alpha rhythm. |
| arrhythmia |
any abnormality in the rhythm or strength of the heartbeat. |
| barcarole |
a piece of music composed in the style of Venetian gondoliers' songs, with a rhythm suggesting rowing. |
| beat |
to move with a regular rhythm; pulsate. [2/15 definitions] |
| beguine |
a dance of Martinique with a bolero rhythm, or the music for such a dance. |
| biorhythm |
an inherent rhythm or cycle in a biological function or process. [1/2 definitions] |
| body clock |
(non-technical) the internal mechanisms that regulate bodily functions; Circadian rhythm. [2 definitions] |
| cadence |
to give a rhythm to. [1/3 definitions] |
| chantey |
a sailor's song, esp. one sung to the rhythm of the work. |
| clog dance |
a dance, with or without music, performed by a group of dancers wearing wooden-soled clogs that are stamped percussively to the rhythm. |
| delta wave |
a low-frequency electric brain wave present during deep sleep in normal adults; delta rhythm. |
| Dixieland |
an early style of small-group jazz, characterized by a strict two-beat rhythm and by improvised ensemble and solo playing. [1/2 definitions] |
| drop a beat |
to miss a beat in music, or otherwise lose the rhythm or continuity of something; falter. [1/2 definitions] |
| expletive |
any word or phrase used in a sentence or line only for rhythm, metrical balance, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| folk-rock |
popular music that combines characteristic elements of folk music and rock-'n'-roll, often using lyrics similar to the former, with rhythm from the latter, as in songs of social protest. |
| in step |
moving, esp. walking, to a rhythm with another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| lilt |
a pleasing variation in musical tone or rhythm. [2/3 definitions] |
| lyric |
of poetry, having a musical rhythm or feeling, often with an emotional or personal subject. [1/6 definitions] |
| measure |
rhythm; pace. [1/14 definitions] |
| music |
sound that has rhythm, melody, or harmony, usu. produced by voice or instrument. [1/5 definitions] |