Rhythm and Verse

Rhythm

Rhythm noun - The recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity.

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Verse and rhythm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Verse" instead a noun "Rhythm".

Verse noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

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Rhythm and verse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rhythm" instead a noun "Verse".

Nearby Words: version, versification, versing

particular	particular rhythm	particular verse
normal	normal rhythm	normal verse
short	short rhythm	short verse
regular	regular rhythm	regular verse
Other adjectives: standard, original, real, little, main, new, above, different.

When Linda Ronstadt recorded it, the whole verse was eliminated, probably because there was no way to change "man" to "woman" without changing the rhythm/syllables.

Source: The Cover Changes the Gender
The first verse and last hook of 'You Might Think...' both seem to kind of ignore the rhythm behind them.

Source: Music / Death Grips
When songs are sung or verse is read, It's often hard to miss A rhythm that sticks in your head (The one that sounds like this).

Source: Common Meter

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