Rhythm

noun

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.

   "Dance to the rhythm of the music."

2. A specifically defined pattern of such variation.

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

3. A flow, repetition or regularity.

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

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

   "We walked with a quick, even rhythm."

5. The musical instruments which provide rhythm (mainly; not or less melody) in a musical ensemble.

   "The Baroque term basso continuo is virtually equivalent to rhythm"