rhythm section

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.

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of rhythm section¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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The band’s set, despite the relentless, strident perfection and power of the rhythm section, wasn’t a quick flow, with fairly frequent darkened-stage breaks between songs.

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I didn’t change the rhythm, but I placed them all very carefully so I build up a rhythm with these rhythm animals, the rhythm section.

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Now touring with a new rhythm section, the Aussie hard rockers return for their first U.S. tour in nearly a decade, save for a recent slot at the debut Power Trip metal festival in Indio.

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Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Steve's rhythm section partner of the past 12 years with British Lion.

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I play keyboards and mostly the percussion or the rhythm section and saxophone.

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rhythm method rhythm stick

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