A rather short period

• while

  1. A period of time:
  2. The time, effort, or trouble taken in doing something:
  3. As long as; during the time that:

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  1. A period of time:
  2. The time, effort, or trouble taken in doing something:
  3. As long as; during the time that:

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• spell

  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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• space

  1. A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates:
  2. The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists.
  3. The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe.

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  1. A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates:
  2. The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists.
  3. The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe.

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• bit

  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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The general point at which an event occurs

• occasion

  1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening:
  2. A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering:
  3. A favorable or appropriate time or juncture:

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  1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening:
  2. A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering:
  3. A favorable or appropriate time or juncture:

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A limited or specific period of time during which something happens, lasts, or extends

• term

  1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.
  2. A point in time at which something ends; termination:
  3. The end of a normal gestation period:

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  1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.
  2. A point in time at which something ends; termination:
  3. The end of a normal gestation period:

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• stretch

  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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• span

  1. The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth.
  2. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane.
  3. The section between two intermediate supports of a bridge.

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  1. The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth.
  2. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane.
  3. The section between two intermediate supports of a bridge.

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• duration

  1. Continuance or persistence in time.
  2. A period of existence or persistence:
  3. The number of years required to receive the present value of future payments, both of interest and principle, of a bond, often used as an indicator of a bond's price volatility resulting from changes in interest rates.

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  1. Continuance or persistence in time.
  2. A period of existence or persistence:
  3. The number of years required to receive the present value of future payments, both of interest and principle, of a bond, often used as an indicator of a bond's price volatility resulting from changes in interest rates.

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A particular time notable for its distinctive characteristics.

• period

  1. An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon:
  2. An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology:
  3. An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or developmental phase:

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  1. An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon:
  2. An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology:
  3. An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or developmental phase:

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• era

  1. A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
  2. A period of time characterized by particular circumstances, events, or personages:
  3. The longest division of geologic time, made up of one or more periods.

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  1. A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
  2. A period of time characterized by particular circumstances, events, or personages:
  3. The longest division of geologic time, made up of one or more periods.

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• epoch

  1. A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
  2. A unit of geologic time that is a division of a period.
  3. An instant in time that is arbitrarily selected as a point of reference for specification of celestial coordinates.

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  1. A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
  2. A unit of geologic time that is a division of a period.
  3. An instant in time that is arbitrarily selected as a point of reference for specification of celestial coordinates.

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• day

  1. The period of light between dawn and nightfall; the interval from sunrise to sunset.
  2. The 24-hour period during which the earth completes one rotation on its axis, traditionally measured from midnight to midnight.
  3. The period during which a celestial body makes a similar rotation.

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  1. The period of light between dawn and nightfall; the interval from sunrise to sunset.
  2. The 24-hour period during which the earth completes one rotation on its axis, traditionally measured from midnight to midnight.
  3. The period during which a celestial body makes a similar rotation.

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• Often used in plural: age

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A span designated for a given activity

• season

  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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• period

  1. An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon:
  2. An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology:
  3. An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or developmental phase:

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  1. An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon:
  2. An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology:
  3. An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or developmental phase:

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A term of service, as in the military or in prison

• tour

  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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• stretch

  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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• hitch

  1. To fasten, connect, or attach:
  2. To move or raise by pulling or jerking:
  3. To get (a ride) by hitchhiking:

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  1. To fasten, connect, or attach:
  2. To move or raise by pulling or jerking:
  3. To get (a ride) by hitchhiking:

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A limited, often assigned period of activity, duty, or opportunity

• watch

  1. To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant:
  2. To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation:
  3. To act as a spectator; look on:

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  1. To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant:
  2. To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation:
  3. To act as a spectator; look on:

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• turn

  1. To cause to move around an axis or center; cause to rotate or revolve:
  2. To cause to move around in order to achieve a result, such as opening, closing, tightening, or loosening:
  3. To alter or control the functioning of (a mechanical device, for example) by the use of a rotating or similar movement:

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  1. To cause to move around an axis or center; cause to rotate or revolve:
  2. To cause to move around in order to achieve a result, such as opening, closing, tightening, or loosening:
  3. To alter or control the functioning of (a mechanical device, for example) by the use of a rotating or similar movement:

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• trick

  1. An act or procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means.
  2. A mischievous action; a prank:
  3. A stupid, disgraceful, or childish act:

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  1. An act or procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means.
  2. A mischievous action; a prank:
  3. A stupid, disgraceful, or childish act:

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• tour

  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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• stretch

  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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• stint

  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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• spell

  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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• shift

  1. To exchange (one thing) for another of the same class:
  2. To move or transfer from one place or position to another.
  3. To alter (position or place).

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  1. To exchange (one thing) for another of the same class:
  2. To move or transfer from one place or position to another.
  3. To alter (position or place).

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• inning

  1. One of nine divisions or periods of a regulation game, in which each team has a turn at bat as limited by three outs.
  2. The division or period of a cricket game during which one team is at bat.
  3. An opportunity to act or speak out; a chance for accomplishment.

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  1. One of nine divisions or periods of a regulation game, in which each team has a turn at bat as limited by three outs.
  2. The division or period of a cricket game during which one team is at bat.
  3. An opportunity to act or speak out; a chance for accomplishment.

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• hitch

  1. To fasten, connect, or attach:
  2. To move or raise by pulling or jerking:
  3. To get (a ride) by hitchhiking:

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  1. To fasten, connect, or attach:
  2. To move or raise by pulling or jerking:
  3. To get (a ride) by hitchhiking:

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• go

  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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• bout

  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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To set the time for (an event or occasion)

• schedule

  1. A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable:
  2. A plan for performing work or achieving an objective, specifying the order and allotted time for each part:
  3. A printed or written list of items in tabular form:

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  1. A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable:
  2. A plan for performing work or achieving an objective, specifying the order and allotted time for each part:
  3. A printed or written list of items in tabular form:

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• plan

  1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective:
  2. A proposed or intended course of action:
  3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline:

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  1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective:
  2. A proposed or intended course of action:
  3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline:

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To record the speed or duration of

• clock

  1. An instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display.
  2. A time clock.
  3. A source of regularly occurring pulses used to measure the passage of time, as in a computer.

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  1. An instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display.
  2. A time clock.
  3. A source of regularly occurring pulses used to measure the passage of time, as in a computer.

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Duration

• space/time

  1. The four-dimensional continuum of one temporal and three spatial coordinates in which any event or physical object is located.

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  1. The four-dimensional continuum of one temporal and three spatial coordinates in which any event or physical object is located.

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• infinity

  1. The quality or condition of being infinite.
  2. Unbounded space, time, or quantity.
  3. An indefinitely large number or amount.

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  1. The quality or condition of being infinite.
  2. Unbounded space, time, or quantity.
  3. An indefinitely large number or amount.

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• future

  1. The indefinite time yet to come:
  2. Something that will happen in time to come:
  3. A prospective or expected condition, especially one considered with regard to growth, advancement, or development:

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  1. The indefinite time yet to come:
  2. Something that will happen in time to come:
  3. A prospective or expected condition, especially one considered with regard to growth, advancement, or development:

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• present

  1. A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.
  2. The present tense.
  3. A verb form in the present tense.

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  1. A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.
  2. The present tense.
  3. A verb form in the present tense.

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• past

  1. No longer current; gone by; over:
  2. Having existed or occurred in an earlier time; bygone:
  3. Earlier than the present time; ago:

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  1. No longer current; gone by; over:
  2. Having existed or occurred in an earlier time; bygone:
  3. Earlier than the present time; ago:

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• chronology

  1. The science that deals with the determination of dates and the sequence of events.
  2. The arrangement of events in time.
  3. A chronological list or table.

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  1. The science that deals with the determination of dates and the sequence of events.
  2. The arrangement of events in time.
  3. A chronological list or table.

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• extent

  1. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends:
  2. The degree to which a thing extends:
  3. An extensive space or area:

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  1. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends:
  2. The degree to which a thing extends:
  3. An extensive space or area:

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• lastingness

  1. The property of lasting; duration, permanence.

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  1. The property of lasting; duration, permanence.

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• continuance

  1. The act or fact of continuing:
  2. The time during which something exists or lasts; duration:
  3. A continuation or sequel:

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  1. The act or fact of continuing:
  2. The time during which something exists or lasts; duration:
  3. A continuation or sequel:

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A point in time

• generation

  1. The people born and living about the same time, considered as a group:
  2. The average interval of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring:
  3. All of the offspring that are at the same stage of descent from a common ancestor:

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  1. The people born and living about the same time, considered as a group:
  2. The average interval of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring:
  3. All of the offspring that are at the same stage of descent from a common ancestor:

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• point

  1. A sharp or tapered end:
  2. An object having a sharp or tapered end:
  3. A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.

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  1. A sharp or tapered end:
  2. An object having a sharp or tapered end:
  3. A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.

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• sequence

  1. A following of one thing after another; succession.
  2. An order of succession; an arrangement.
  3. A related or continuous series.

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  1. A following of one thing after another; succession.
  2. An order of succession; an arrangement.
  3. A related or continuous series.

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• course

  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. Movement in time; duration:
  3. The direction of continuing movement:

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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. Movement in time; duration:
  3. The direction of continuing movement:

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• tide

  1. The periodic variation in the surface level of the oceans and of bays, gulfs, inlets, and estuaries, caused by gravitational attraction of the moon and sun.
  2. A specific occurrence of such a variation:
  3. Flood tide.

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  1. The periodic variation in the surface level of the oceans and of bays, gulfs, inlets, and estuaries, caused by gravitational attraction of the moon and sun.
  2. A specific occurrence of such a variation:
  3. Flood tide.

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• season

  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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• term

  1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.
  2. A point in time at which something ends; termination:
  3. The end of a normal gestation period:

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  1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.
  2. A point in time at which something ends; termination:
  3. The end of a normal gestation period:

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• instant

  1. A period of time so short as to be almost imperceptible.
  2. A particular or precise time:
  3. The current month:

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  1. A period of time so short as to be almost imperceptible.
  2. A particular or precise time:
  3. The current month:

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• time and tide

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• occasion

  1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening:
  2. A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering:
  3. A favorable or appropriate time or juncture:

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  1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening:
  2. A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering:
  3. A favorable or appropriate time or juncture:

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• occurrence

  1. The action, fact, or instance of occurring:
  2. Something that takes place; an event or incident:

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  1. The action, fact, or instance of occurring:
  2. Something that takes place; an event or incident:

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• event

  1. Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence.
  2. A social gathering or activity:
  3. A contest in a sports competition, such as a meet:

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  1. Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence.
  2. A social gathering or activity:
  3. A contest in a sports competition, such as a meet:

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• incident

  1. A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance.
  2. An event in a narrative or drama.
  3. A usually violent or disruptive occurrence, especially one that precipitates a larger crisis:

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  1. A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance.
  2. An event in a narrative or drama.
  3. A usually violent or disruptive occurrence, especially one that precipitates a larger crisis:

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• moment

  1. A brief, indefinite interval of time.
  2. A specific point in time, especially the present time:
  3. A point in time that is gratifying or noteworthy:

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  1. A brief, indefinite interval of time.
  2. A specific point in time, especially the present time:
  3. A point in time that is gratifying or noteworthy:

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A period of time

• interval

  1. A space between objects, points, or units, especially when making uniform amounts of separation:
  2. An amount of time between events, especially of uniform duration separating events in a series:
  3. A segment of an athletic workout in which an athlete runs, swims, or does other exercise over a series of predetermined distances at regular time increments with intermittent rests.

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  1. A space between objects, points, or units, especially when making uniform amounts of separation:
  2. An amount of time between events, especially of uniform duration separating events in a series:
  3. A segment of an athletic workout in which an athlete runs, swims, or does other exercise over a series of predetermined distances at regular time increments with intermittent rests.

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• era

  1. A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
  2. A period of time characterized by particular circumstances, events, or personages:
  3. The longest division of geologic time, made up of one or more periods.

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  1. A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
  2. A period of time characterized by particular circumstances, events, or personages:
  3. The longest division of geologic time, made up of one or more periods.

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• season

  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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  1. One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter, in the North and South Temperate zones. Each season, beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, is characterized by specific meteorological or climatic conditions.
  2. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions.
  3. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops:

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Experience

• participation

  1. The act of taking part or sharing in something:

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  1. The act of taking part or sharing in something:

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• living

  1. Possessing life:
  2. In active function or use:
  3. Of persons who are alive:

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  1. Possessing life:
  2. In active function or use:
  3. Of persons who are alive:

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• background

  1. The ground or scenery located behind something.
  2. The part of a pictorial representation that appears to be in the distance and that provides relief for the principal objects in the foreground.
  3. The general scene or surface against which designs, patterns, or figures are represented or viewed.

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  1. The ground or scenery located behind something.
  2. The part of a pictorial representation that appears to be in the distance and that provides relief for the principal objects in the foreground.
  3. The general scene or surface against which designs, patterns, or figures are represented or viewed.

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Leisure

• chance

  1. The unknown and unpredictable element in happenings that seems to have no assignable cause.
  2. A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck:
  3. The likelihood of something happening; possibility or probability:

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  1. The unknown and unpredictable element in happenings that seems to have no assignable cause.
  2. A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck:
  3. The likelihood of something happening; possibility or probability:

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• liberty

  1. The condition of being free from confinement, servitude, or forced labor.
  2. The condition of being free from oppressive restriction or control by a government or other power.
  3. A right to engage in certain actions without control or interference by a government or other power:

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  1. The condition of being free from confinement, servitude, or forced labor.
  2. The condition of being free from oppressive restriction or control by a government or other power.
  3. A right to engage in certain actions without control or interference by a government or other power:

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• ease

  1. The condition of being comfortable or relieved.
  2. Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation:
  3. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness.

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  1. The condition of being comfortable or relieved.
  2. Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation:
  3. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness.

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• free moment

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• spare-time

  1. free time

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  1. free time

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• opportunity

  1. A favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances.
  2. A chance for progress or advancement, as in a career.

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  1. A favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances.
  2. A chance for progress or advancement, as in a career.

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Credit

• delayable payment

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• terms

  1. plural form of term

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  1. plural form of term

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• trust

  1. Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance:
  2. The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one:
  3. One in which confidence is placed.

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  1. Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance:
  2. The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one:
  3. One in which confidence is placed.

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• account

  1. A narrative or record of events.
  2. A reason given for a particular action or event:
  3. A report relating to one's conduct:

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  1. A narrative or record of events.
  2. A reason given for a particular action or event:
  3. A report relating to one's conduct:

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Circumstances; usually plural; used with ""the''

• juncture

  1. The act of joining or the condition of being joined.
  2. A place where two things are joined; a junction or joint.
  3. A point in time, especially one requiring a decision to be made:

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  1. The act of joining or the condition of being joined.
  2. A place where two things are joined; a junction or joint.
  3. A point in time, especially one requiring a decision to be made:

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• nowadays

  1. During the present time; now.

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  1. During the present time; now.

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• the present

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• conditions

  1. plural form of condition.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative form of condition

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  1. plural form of condition.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative form of condition

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A measure of speed

• lift

  1. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise:
  2. To transport by air:
  3. To revoke by taking back; rescind:

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  1. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise:
  2. To transport by air:
  3. To revoke by taking back; rescind:

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• bounce

  1. To rebound after having struck an object or a surface.
  2. To move jerkily; bump:
  3. To bound:

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  1. To rebound after having struck an object or a surface.
  2. To move jerkily; bump:
  3. To bound:

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• accent

  1. The relative prominence of a particular syllable of a word by greater intensity or by variation or modulation of pitch or tone.
  2. Vocal prominence or emphasis given to a particular syllable, word, or phrase.
  3. One determined by the regional or social background of the speaker.

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  1. The relative prominence of a particular syllable of a word by greater intensity or by variation or modulation of pitch or tone.
  2. Vocal prominence or emphasis given to a particular syllable, word, or phrase.
  3. One determined by the regional or social background of the speaker.

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• swing

  1. To move back and forth suspended or as if suspended from above.
  2. To hit at something with a sweeping motion of the arm:
  3. To move laterally or in a curve:

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  1. To move back and forth suspended or as if suspended from above.
  2. To hit at something with a sweeping motion of the arm:
  3. To move laterally or in a curve:

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• cadence

  1. Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory.
  2. The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching.
  3. A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence.

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  1. Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory.
  2. The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching.
  3. A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence.

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• rhythm

  1. Movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions:
  2. The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech.
  3. The patterning of musical sound, as by differences in the timing, duration, or stress of consecutive notes.

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  1. Movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions:
  2. The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech.
  3. The patterning of musical sound, as by differences in the timing, duration, or stress of consecutive notes.

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• meter

  1. The measured arrangement of words in poetry, as by accentual rhythm, syllabic quantity, or the number of syllables in a line.
  2. A particular arrangement of words in poetry, such as iambic pentameter, determined by the kind and number of metrical units in a line.
  3. The rhythmic pattern of a stanza, determined by the kind and number of lines.

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  1. The measured arrangement of words in poetry, as by accentual rhythm, syllabic quantity, or the number of syllables in a line.
  2. A particular arrangement of words in poetry, such as iambic pentameter, determined by the kind and number of metrical units in a line.
  3. The rhythmic pattern of a stanza, determined by the kind and number of lines.

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• rate

  1. A quantity measured with respect to another measured quantity:
  2. A measure of a part with respect to a whole; a proportion:
  3. The cost per unit of a commodity or service:

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  1. A quantity measured with respect to another measured quantity:
  2. A measure of a part with respect to a whole; a proportion:
  3. The cost per unit of a commodity or service:

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• beat

  1. To strike repeatedly.
  2. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse; batter.
  3. To punish by hitting or whipping; flog.

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  1. To strike repeatedly.
  2. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse; batter.
  3. To punish by hitting or whipping; flog.

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• tempo

  1. The speed at which music is or ought to be played, often indicated on written compositions by a descriptive or metronomic direction to the performer.
  2. A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace:

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  1. The speed at which music is or ought to be played, often indicated on written compositions by a descriptive or metronomic direction to the performer.
  2. A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace:

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A standard of measuring time].

A standard of measuring rhythm in music].