Rhythmically
Example: The dancers moved rhythmically to the complex jazz beat.
Definition
"Rhythmically" describes an action done with a regular, repeated pattern of beats or movements, especially in music or dance. It indicates that the dancers or sounds follow a consistent timing that aligns with the underlying rhythm or tempo.
Etymology
The word "rhythmically" comes from "rhythm," which originates from the Greek word 'rhythmos,' meaning measured flow or movement. The adverbial suffix '-ically' transforms it into an adverb, describing how something is done in relation to rhythm. Did you know? The concept of rhythm has been central to human music and dance for thousands of years!
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"Rhythmically" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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