Ritmo

rhythm; cadence; beatnoun

Alternative meanings

Rhythm or cadence; a regular or repeated pattern of sounds, movements, accents, or events. It is used in music, poetry, speech, dance, and everyday processes.

Pronunciation

REET-moh

Root and affixes

A loanword adapted from Spanish ritmo. It is used in musical, poetic, bodily, and figurative contexts.

Variants or conjugations

tempo = musical time or speed; beat = pulse; sikulo = cycle; ritmo sa kasingkasing = heart rhythm

Related words and expressions

tempo, beat, music, dance, cycle

Meaning and usage notes

Use ritmo for music, dance, poetry, speech, or repeated patterns. For specific musical speed, tempo may be more precise.