pulse of the music
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- noun
- She was certain she heard Darren's cranky tears over the pulse of the music.
Examples
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The DJ mixed tracks seamlessly, creating a vibrant pulse of the music that kept everyone moving.
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At the concert, I could feel the pulse of the music driving the crowd to dance.
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He closed his eyes, swaying gently as he felt the pulse of the music resonate within him.
Synonyms
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1.0
A regular rhythm like the sound in music or a heartbeat
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3.3
A regular pattern of sounds and movements, often in music or dance
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A regular pattern of beats in a song or dance that gives music its timing
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A clear pattern of beats and strong sounds that helps people move together
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4.8
A steady beat that gives the basic timing in music or poems
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A steady beat musicians follow to keep notes and players together
How Strong
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase denotes the rhythmic 'pulse' that belongs to the music; a learner who knows 'pulse' (a steady rhythmic beat) and 'music' can directly infer this meaning. The construction follows a straightforward noun + 'of' + noun possession pattern common across languages, so the sense is compositionally predictable.
Etymology
Pulse of the music may come from comparing the music's steady beat to a human pulse or 'heartbeat'. That's why it means the hidden, regular beat you can feel that drives a song and makes people move.