- of or relating to rhythm; showing a pattern of repeated sound or movement: I could tell by his slow, rhythmic breathing that he had fallen asleep.
- relating to or emphasizing a regular pattern of strong and weak beats: A strong, rhythmic violin accompaniment adds to the energy of the powerful solo voice.
- characterized by measured or flowing movement, as in dancing: Her long-form figure skating routine showcased a graceful, rhythmic body motion, like the rolling waves of the sea.
- relating to a person’s ability to recognize and produce a beat or pattern of measured movement, as in music or dance: He has a strong rhythmic sense, as shown by his complicated drum work on this album.
- using or showing the patterned repetition of a motif or formal element in the same or a modified form: Ancient storytelling used memory aids such as rhythmic parallel structures and closely related key words.
- relating to or making effective use of poetic meter: The quirky and humorous poems in this collection are a mixture of free and rhythmic lines.
- having a measured or patterned effect of movement, tension, and emotion, as created by an alternation between dialogue and description, shorter and longer scenes or sentences, etc.: With a masterful knack for rhythmic scene pacing, she explores a series of topics in this trio of short films about growing up.
- of, relating to, or characterized by rhythm, as in movement or sound; metrical, periodic, or regularly recurring
