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Stage 1 of 3
rhythmos
Greek · ancient
"measured, recurring movement"
meaning "measured flow" or "movement"
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Stage 2 of 3
rhythmus
Latin · ancient
"a regular pattern of movement or sound"
adopted through Greek musical and poetic theory
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Stage 3 of 3
rhythm
English · 1500s-1600s
"a strong, regular repeated pattern"
settled as the English word for patterned movement or sound
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