Rhythm is defined as the movement or variation marked by a regular recurrence of related elements, while an irregular rhythm omits or adds unexpected stresses. Pattern refers to a systematic repetition of an element in a work.

1. Rhythm
and
Pattern

2. RHYTHM
• The movement, fluctuation, or variation
marked by a regular recurrence of related
elements.

7. IRREGULAR RHYTHM
• A rhythm that omits expected stresses or adds
unexpected stresses.

11. PATTERN
• A systematic repetition of an element in a
work.