Measure and Throb

Measure

Measure noun - The recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity.
Usage example: the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby

Throb and measure are semantically related in beat topic. In some cases you can use "Throb" instead a noun "Measure", when it comes to topics like rhythm, music.

Throb

Throb noun - A rhythmic expanding and contracting.
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Synonyms for Throb

Measure and throb are semantically related in rhythm topic. Sometimes you can use "Measure" instead a noun "Throb", if it concerns topics such as music.

How words are described

half half measure half throb
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