Tonality, rhythmic pulse, predictability - and the idea that harmoniousness was pleasant on the ear and that dissonance wasn't - were all back.

We participated in clapping the tal (rhythmic pulse) and were initiated into the moods of particular ragas, appropriate to the time of day.

The rhythm guitar part outlines the chord progression of a song and provides a rhythmic pulse.

He would often play against the rhythmic pulse, or move into different time signatures.

In many cases, two-member bands will omit a drummer, since guitars, bass guitars, and keyboards can all be used to provide a rhythmic pulse.