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'''Rhythms''' are a [[cosmere]]-wide phenomenon that manifests most clearly on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|7414}} They're a variety of beats or melodies that change in regular ways over time.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} They are not normally audible; [[Singersinger]]s, humans, and [[larkin]] are the only known species able to hear the rhythms, though others exist throughout the cosmere.{{wob ref|3662}}{{book ref|sa4|i|8}}

Rhythms are ever-present, though most beings in the cosmere cannot hear them.{{wob ref|3662}} Every rhythm changes, albeit in regular ways; a rhythm can be divided into movements, which are stable enough to measure time by.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} They're tied to emotions; a person capable of hearing the rhythms will naturally attune to one matching their mood, or try to start feeling in a specific way by attuning to a specific mood.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Some rhythms seem to be tied to other aspects of the world, however; the Rhythm of Winds, for example, can be used to predict [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}}

It's unclear where precisely rhythms come from, or what makes them. They appear to be tied to planets, with each world having its own "songs".{{wob ref|13451}} [[Roshar]] seems to have particularly strong or powerful rhythms; a [[bronze]] [[Allomancer]] would be able to hear them there.{{wob ref|2031}} HoweverEach Shard also has its own rhythm and, someas they Invest in a planet, their rhythm becomes part of that world.{{book ref|sa4|83}} Other rhythms aremay be tied to a [[Shard]]s; ratherthere thanare planetsseveral rhythms similar to the ones that a singer would normally hear, but with [[Odium]]a havingmore hispassionate ownor setaggressive feeling, that are considered to be of rhythms[[Odium]].{{book ref|sa3|i|7}}{{book Whileref|sa4|51}} thisOdium, suggestsat thatleast, eachalso Shardseems hasto itsbe ownable to craft or grant rhythms, thatfor hasn'ta beenspecific confirmedperson.{{book ref|sa4|41}}

Hearing the rhythms is tied to the phenomenon of [[Connection]]; whatever the precise nature of the rhythms, they can be Connected to, which is how any being is able to hear them. A creature capable of hearing the rhythms can pick up what another person's attuned to from just a few spoken words, which is something an unconnected person wouldn't be able to do, even though the rhythms can be written down as sheet music.{{wob ref|13451}} Each rhythm carries with it an innate understanding of its meaning.{{book ref|sa4|76}}

Apart from singers and larkin, humans also seem to have limited capability to hear rhythms. Although [[Navani]] was able to hear them after some measure of concentration, she was also able to sing the tone of Honor as well. Humans with singer ancestry, such as [[Unkalaki]], can occasionally catch them, albeit very faintly.{{book ref|sa3|37}} A [[Feruchemy|Feruchemical]] [[Connection]] medallion would be able to interpret the rhythms, albeit not very accurately.{{wob ref|753}} [[Allomancer]]s capable of burning [[bronze]] would be able to hear them on [[Roshar]];{{wob ref|2031}} conversely, if a singer were to become a Seeker or Mistborn, they'd find bronze pulses familiar, though strange.{{wob ref|11606}}

* Rhythm of Peace - calm, soft, soothing beats; used by [[listener]]s to measure time.{{book ref|sa2|i|11}} Eshonai felt agonyWhile attuning it while in [[stormform]], Eshonai heard her own voice screaming like a [[deadeye]], possibly due to her [[Nahel bond]] with [[Timbre]].

* Rhythm of the Terrors{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} - used when feeling terror, as the name implies.{{book ref|sa4|106}}

* Rhythm of Winds - used for predicting [[highstorm]]s{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} and as an instruction to follow.{{book ref|sa4|115}} Hummed to indicate respect for a highstorm occurring.{{book ref|sa4|57}}

* Rhythm of Agony{{book ref|sa3|120}} - counterpart to Anxiety{{book ref|sa4|14}}

* Rhythm of Panic - ana pained, choppy beat with unfinished measures{{book ref|sa4|14}}

=== The Pure Tones and Shardic Rhythms ===

Each of the [[Shard]]s Invested in Roshar has its own rhythmnote, called a pure tone, which can be heard and sangsung by any [[singer]], and even humans, if taught to do so.{{book ref|sa4|68}}{{book ref|sa4|76}} ThoseThe rhythms[[Light]] cancorresponding beto alteredeach slightlyof these Shards both react to and produce the corresponding pure tone, allowingand forcloser harmonizationhearing reveals a faint rhythm unique to each Light.{{book ref|sa4|76}} A slight alteration of twothe pure tone combined with precise alignment of the tonesRhythms allows for harmonization between pairs of tone and rhythms. This harmonization is essential in creation of hybrid [[Lights]].{{book ref|sa4|76}}{{book ref|sa4|110}}

* Pure toneRhythm of [[Honor]] -– a vibrant beat, stately and controlled{{book ref|sa4|76}}

* Pure toneRhythm of [[Cultivation]] -– stark and staccato, building up{{book ref|sa4|76}}

* Pure toneRhythm of [[Odium]] -– violent, chaotic rhythm that becomes more logical over time{{book ref|sa4|76}}

* Rhythm of War -– a mix of Honor's and Odium's pure tonesrhythms; a combination of chaotic notes and steady pulse{{book ref|sa4|76}}

* Rhythm of the Tower -– a mix of Honor and Cultivation's pure tonesrhythms; a mix of boundless energy and structure{{book ref|sa4|110}}

* A mix of Odium and Cultivation's pure tonesrhythms; attuned once by [[Venli]] but as of yet unnamed{{book ref|sa4|83}}

* The pulsing which comes from the [[Well of Ascension]] is thea Purepure Tonetone of [[PreservationScadrial]].{{wob ref|14586}}