Rhythm in Tagalog

Rhythm in Tagalog is “Ritmo” – the pattern of regular or irregular pulses in music, speech, or movement. Understanding rhythm helps Filipino learners grasp timing concepts in both languages, from musical beats to natural speech patterns. Discover the cultural context and practical usage below.

[Words] = Rhythm

[Definition]:

• Rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/
• Noun 1: A strong, regular repeated pattern of sound or movement in music, poetry, or natural phenomena.
• Noun 2: The systematic arrangement of musical sounds according to duration and periodic stress.
• Noun 3: A regularly recurring sequence of events, actions, or processes in daily life.

[Synonyms] = Ritmo, Indayog, Kumpas, Tugtog, Taktik, Pulso ng tunog

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The dancers moved gracefully to the rhythm of the drums, their bodies swaying in perfect synchronization with each beat.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga mananayaw ay gumalaw nang marikit sa ritmo ng mga tambol, ang kanilang mga katawan ay umuugoy nang perpekto sa bawat kumpas.

Ex2_EN: Learning to feel the rhythm is essential for any musician who wants to play in a band or orchestra.
Ex2_PH: Ang pag-aaral na maramdaman ang ritmo ay mahalaga para sa sinumang musikero na gustong tumugtog sa isang banda o orkestra.

Ex3_EN: The rhythm of daily life in the countryside is much slower and more peaceful than in the busy city.
Ex3_PH: Ang ritmo ng pang-araw-araw na buhay sa kanayunan ay mas mabagal at mas mapayapa kaysa sa abala na lungsod.

Ex4_EN: The poet carefully crafted each line to maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the entire poem.
Ex4_PH: Ang makata ay maingat na lumikha ng bawat linya upang mapanatili ang pare-parehong ritmo sa buong tula.

Ex5_EN: Your heart has its own natural rhythm that can be affected by stress, exercise, and emotions.
Ex5_PH: Ang iyong puso ay may sariling natural na ritmo na maaaring maapektuhan ng stress, ehersisyo, at emosyon.