Most people feel rhythm before they ever understand it. That tap of a foot, the nod of a head, it happens without thinking. But when someone tries to actually explain what rhythm in music is, things ...

Most people who listen to music are aware of its rhythm. Rhythm is one of the central aspects of music in all its forms. Rhythm gives structure to the music and brings the musical notes to life.

“Rhythm is sound in motion. It is related to the pulse, the heartbeat, the way we breathe. It rises and falls. It takes us into ourselves; it takes us out of ourselves.” —Edward Hirsh Rhythm. It is ...