Esp. of the voice or a musical sound: skilfully or pleasingly modulated.

(See quots.) Frequently in alla zoppa.

Of musical rhythm or tempo: lively; fast-paced; upbeat.

Using or combining two or more metres, rhythms, or time signatures.

Applied to a steady vigorous rhythmical onward movement (pace, step, etc.) accompanied, or such as is commonly accompanied, by a swaying from side…

Of the nature of, relating to, or associated with ragtime.

= polymetric, adj.

Having or characterized by a strong or appealing rhythmical musical beat, to which one might tap one's foot.

(a) n. the tapping of feet in time to music; (in quot. 1929 toe-puff n., a derogatory term for ‘dancing’); (b) adj. that makes one want to tap…

Of music: see swing, n.2 10b.

figurative. Of rhythm: precise, regular, inexpressive.

Originally U.S. Originally: designating a fast, vigorous rhythm in jazz, rhythm and blues, or other form of popular music, or a song or…

Of music, esp. jazz: old-fashioned, unsophisticated, trite; (of a rhythm or tempo) even, repetitive, monotonous. Also in extended use.

Of music or rhythm: irregular, uneven, syncopated; converted to ragtime. Cf. ragged, adj.5

Of music, esp. jazz: old-fashioned, unsophisticated, trite; (of a band) performing such music. Also of a rhythm or tempo: even, repetitive…

(Of jazz, etc.) full of ‘beat’, swinging.

Music. Of rhythm: simple, straightforward.

Designating an appealing or gentle musical rhythm to which one might nod one's head; designating a piece of music having such a rhythm.