Ritmusban

Ritmusban is a Hungarian adverb meaning in rhythm or in tempo. It is formed from the noun ritmus (rhythm) with the locative suffix -ban, used to describe alignment with a beat or tempo. In musical contexts, ritmusban describes performing in time with the tempo, keeping a consistent pace and synchronization among performers. The term can apply to musicians playing together, dancers following the beat, or a conductor guiding a group to stay ritmusban.

Beyond music and dance, ritmusban can be used metaphorically to talk about cadence in speech or prose when it follows a regular rhythmic pattern. In practice, the word appears in music criticism, performance directions, and discussions of rhythmic interpretation, where staying ritmusban is associated with clarity and cohesion of the overall performance.

Etymology and usage notes: ritmus comes from Latin rhythmus, via German Rhythmus, with the Hungarian -ban suffix denoting “in” or “within.” The expression is primarily used in Hungarian and is most common in contexts related to music, dance, or performance. In other languages, equivalents such as “in tempo” or “in time” are typically used.

See also: ritmus, tempo, ütem, ritmika.