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1. The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

   Example: Dance to the rhythm of the music.

2. A specifically defined pattern of such variation.

   Example: Most dances have a rhythm as distinctive as the Iambic verse in poetry

3. A flow, repetition or regularity.

   Example: Once you get the rhythm of it, the job will become easy.

4. The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.

   Example: We walked with a quick, even rhythm.