pulse
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More often, Ms. Frank deploys an unusual combination of instruments, such as piccolos and celesta, or a motif—like the short, repeated pulse that sounds like a cry—to create a dreamscape that is all her own.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Researchers have reported that watermelon consumption and L-citrulline supplementation may improve measures tied to blood vessel flexibility and circulation, including pulse wave velocity and endothelial function.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
“Darren is simply one of the most talented showrunners of his generation, with his finger on the pulse of pop culture for more than three decades,” Sarandos said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Listeners might feel their pulse slacken as they settle into the music’s soothing triple meter, a recurring cycle of one-two-threes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Beat — Beat also has more than one meaning, but always refers to music with a steady pulse.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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