rhythm
Collocations
23(noun.)
ADJ
fast, slow
constant, good, regular, steady
The drummer maintained a constant rhythm throughout the entire concert without making any mistakes.
irregular, staccato | intricate | strong
easy
After a few weeks of practice, the dance steps became an easy rhythm for her.
natural, normal
The normal rhythm of her day was disrupted when she started working night shifts.
fierce, frenzied, insistent, pounding, pulsating | dance
body, circadian
After traveling abroad, she struggled to reset her circadian rhythm and fell asleep at odd hours.
cardiac, heart
daily
Her daily rhythm of waking at six and exercising before work keeps her healthy.
VERB + RHYTHM
develop, fall into, get into, settle into, slip into
After a few weeks of practice, the drummer finally got into a steady rhythm.
have, lack
make
The drummer made an exciting rhythm that got everyone dancing at the party.
find
After a few weeks of practice, the drummer finally found her rhythm with the new band.
beat (out), clap (to), tap out
The drummer beat out a steady rhythm that made everyone want to dance.
RHYTHM + NOUN
section
The drummer and bass player formed the strong rhythm section that made everyone want to dance.
PREP
in (a) ~
The dancers moved their hips in rhythm with the loud music playing at the party.
to a/the ~
The dancers moved gracefully to the rhythm of the drums throughout the evening.
with a/the ~
The dancers moved perfectly with the rhythm of the drums.
~ in
The dancer found a natural rhythm in the way the music moved through her body.
PHRASES
a sense of rhythm