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rhyme royal
nounLow
/ˌraɪm ˈrɔɪəl/A poetic stanza form, typically consisting of seven lines in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme (ABABBCC).
rhyme scheme
nounC2
/ˈraɪm skiːm/the pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem.
rhymester
nounLow
/ˈrʌɪmstə/A person who composes rhymes or verse, especially in a simple, unsophisticated, or amateurish way. Often implies mediocrity or lack of genuine poetic talent.
rhyming slang
nounLow
/ˌraɪmɪŋ ˈslæŋ/A type of slang, chiefly British and Australian, in which a word is replaced by a phrase that rhymes with it.
rhynchocephalian
adjectivenounVery low
/ˌrɪŋkəʊsɪˈfeɪlɪən/A reptile belonging to the order Rhynchocephalia, which includes the tuatara and its extinct relatives.
rhynchophore
nounVery Low
ˈrɪŋkəfɔːA beetle of the superfamily Curculionoidea, which includes weevils and snout beetles.
rhyolite
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈraɪ.ə.laɪt/A light-colored, fine-grained volcanic rock composed mainly of quartz and feldspar, often with a glassy or porphyritic texture.
rhys
nounLow (primarily in Welsh contexts and diaspora communities)
/riːs/A Welsh masculine given name meaning 'ardour' or 'enthusiasm'.
rhythm
nounHigh
/ˈrɪð.əm/A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement, sound, or other phenomenon.
rhythm and blues
nounC1-C2
/ˌrɪðəm ən ˈbluːz/A genre of popular music that originated in African American communities in the 1940s, combining elements of jazz, gospel, and blues, characterized by a strong, repetitive rhythmic structure and often emotive vocals.
rhythm band
nounLow
/ˈrɪðəm bænd/A group of young children playing simple percussion instruments together, typically as an introductory musical activity in schools.
rhythm method
nounC2
/ˈrɪðəm ˌmeθəd/A form of natural family planning that involves tracking the menstrual cycle to avoid intercourse during fertile periods.
rhythm section
nounB2
/ˈrɪðəm ˌsɛkʃən/The group of musicians in a band or ensemble responsible for providing the rhythmic foundation and harmonic support, typically consisting of drums, bass, and often piano or guitar.
rhythm stick
nounC1
/ˈrɪð.əm ˌstɪk/A simple percussion instrument, typically a cylindrical wooden stick, used to tap out a rhythm, especially in educational or children's musical contexts.
rhythmic
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrɪð.mɪk/Having or relating to a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
rhythmic gymnastics
nounLow
/ˌrɪð.mɪk ˈdʒɪm.næs.tɪks/A gymnastics discipline performed with apparatus like ribbon, hoop, ball, clubs, or rope, combining elements of dance and gymnastics in a choreographed routine set to music.
rhythmicity
nounlow
/rɪðˈmɪsɪti/The quality or state of being rhythmic; having a regular, repeated pattern or beat.
rhythmics
nounLow-frequency / Specialized
/ˈrɪð.mɪks/The systematic study, analysis, or practice of rhythmic patterns in music, movement, speech, or other artistic forms.
rhythmist
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪð.ə.mɪst/A person skilled in or knowledgeable about rhythm, especially in music or poetry.
rhytidectomy
nounLow / Technical
/ˌrɪtɪˈdɛktəmi/A surgical procedure to remove wrinkles or signs of aging from the face.

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