Definition of "rhythm"

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

A specifically defined pattern of such variation.  examples

A flow, repetition or regularity.  examples

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

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

A regular quantitative change in a variable (notably natural) process.  examples

Controlled repetition of a phrase, incident or other element as a stylistic figure in literature and other narrative arts; the effect it creates.  examples

A person's natural feeling for rhythm.  examples