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Common collocations with rhythm in American Collocation

rhythm noun

US /ˈrɪðəm/

repetitive

hypnotic
insistent
pulsing
repetitive

The insistent rhythms of its music had drawn and were holding a large crowd.

not smooth

dotted
jerky
staccato
syncopated

The irregular metre is interrupted by many pauses, creating a slow and rather jerky rhythm.

smooth or gentle

gentle
lilting
undulating

As soon as the spoken part is over the percussion starts beating out a gentle rhythm.

strong

drumming
funky
percussive
pounding
pulsating
throbbing

There are now eight such groups across Europe playing the same funky rhythms.

appealing

catchy
infectious
upbeat

These infectious rhythms are what make the band so popular among locals and visitors to the islands.

regular/irregular

abnormal
irregular
steady

My opinion is that his heart had a sudden abnormal rhythm.

types of rhythm

biological
cardiac
circadian
diurnal

I suffer from insomnia, unless I am careful about my circadian rhythm.