keep time with — to move or dance in rhythm with music or sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move or dance in rhythm with music or sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp taɪm wɪð/
Korean meaning: 음악이나 소리에 맞춰 움직이다, 박자를 맞추다
Korean pronunciation: **킵** **타임** 위드
Example Sentences
- My grandfather can still keep time with any jazz song, even at 85!
- The marching band struggled to keep time with the fast tempo.
- She tapped her foot to keep time with the catchy pop song.
keep time with
VERB//kiːp taɪm wɪð//
to move or dance in rhythm with music or sound
to move or dance in rhythm with music or sound
The mime learns to keep time with the chime!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'keep'은 고대 영어 'cepan'(지키다)에서, 'time'은 고대 영어 'tima'(시간)에서 유래했습니다. 음악에서 박자를 '지킨다'는 개념으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather can still keep time with any jazz song, even at 85!”
“The marching band struggled to keep time with the fast tempo.”
“She tapped her foot to keep time with the catchy pop song.”
“Even my pet parrot can keep time with classical music - he's a natural conductor!”
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