Jennifer Gibson

Rhythm is constant and basic to all human beings, making its presence
everyday without awareness. “It is found in nature, in art and architecture, in
speech, in movement, and in everyday life...a natural phenomena” (Rozmajkl,
1990). Without the occurrence of rhythm, daily life would not seem to be as
routine, and would be out-of-balance for most. Therefore, rhythm is a necessary
component in life to keep a consistent balance.
Rhythm is a key component, if not the most important element to all of
the major fine art areas. As a dancer performs, he or she must feel rhythm and
must keep it moving and flowing with his or her body. Different colors and
textures intertwined in just the right combinations create visual proof that
rhythm has an importance in art. A fluid dialog between two or more actors is
an example of rhythm taking place in speech. Musicians take rhythm down to
its’ very basic core and make it visual on manuscript paper. Once rhythm is on
paper, musicians learn how to read and perform what is written. Understanding
rhythm and performing it well is a key concept to playing any type of music. In
dancing, acting, performing music or creating art, the presence of rhythm is
necessary to keep the aesthetic value.… (meer)