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noun Music.
band instruments, as drums or bass, that supply rhythm rather than harmony or melody.
the group of players in a band who play such instruments.
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Origin of rhythm section
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby rhythm section
rhythmic gymnastics, rhythmicity, rhythmics, rhythmist, rhythm method, rhythm section, rhythm stick, rhytidectomy, rhyton, RI, ria
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How to use rhythm section in a sentence
Flavors of tart cherry and pomegranate seem to dance out of the glass, accompanied by a rhythm section of spice.
This crisp pinot grigio stands out in the crowd at only $12|Dave McIntyre|May 14, 2021|Washington PostNow listen to the rhythm section and try to imagine that 100-meter dash again, only this time at a 45-degree incline.
I never got a definitive answer, but I think he was used to having a rhythm section that would not be that dynamic under him.
Indeed, a rhythm section sounds much clearer, with more bottom and a lot more punch.
Classic Miles Davis Recordings Reveal New Beauty in Their Classic Mono Format|Malcolm Jones|December 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for rhythm section
rhythm section
noun
those instruments in a band or group (usually piano, double bass, and drums) whose prime function is to supply the rhythm
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