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Lines can produce rhythm by implying movement. Forms, too, can cause rhythm by the ways in which they're placed one next to the other. Really, it's easier to "see" rhythm in just about anything other than the visual arts. Literally-minded types should stick to music for rhythm. Pronunciation: rih·them Related Articles * [17]Guitar Strumming 101 - Strumming Pattern Exercise Number One * [18]From a Father to His Children - Clement Clarke Moore * [19]Music clip art and instruments and musicians and musical notes plus other m... * [20]Pittsburgh Arts Summer Camps - Performing & Visual Arts Summer Programs in ... * [21]United Kingdom Travel by Interest - Find History, Art, Theatre, Music and M... 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