Korean word

리듬

Pronunciation

Romanizationrideum

Meaning

nounrhythm

Example

이 노래는 리듬이 좋아서 자주 듣는다.i no rae neun ri deu mi cho a seo cha ju teun neun da

I listen to this song often because it has a good rhythm.

More examples

이 곡은 리듬이 빨라서 춤추기 좋다.i ko geun ri deu mi ppal la seo chum chu gi cho ta

This song has a fast rhythm, so it is easy to dance to.

Core concept

Regular beats or intervals that organize music, words, or movement and create a steady sense of momentum.

Common phrases

리듬이 빠르다ri deu mi ppa reu da
fast rhythm
리듬이 느리다ri deu mi neu ri da
slow rhythm
리듬을 잃다ri deu meul il ta
lose the rhythm

Similar words

박자pakjja: A repeated beat pattern or meter marked in written music.
리듬감rideumgam: A natural ability to move or perform in time with music.
템포tempo: The speed at which a song or musical performance proceeds.
비트piteu: A repeated, driving pulse commonly heard in popular music.

Definition in Korean

소리나 말, 움직임에서 반복되는 규칙적인 박자나 간격으로 전체의 흐름을 만드는 상태.so ri na mal um ji gi me seo pan bok ttoe neun kyu chik jjeo gin pak jja na kan gyeo geu ro cheon che ui heu reu meul man deu neun sang tae

Word origin

리듬 (rideum, "rhythm") is a direct Korean borrowing from English rhythm, which ultimately comes from Greek rhythmos, linked to orderly flow.

Usage tips

This word can describe the feel of a song or action, not only the counted meter shown in a musical score, so it is useful beyond formal music lessons.

Related words

리듬감rideumgamsense of rhythmnoun