noun
Refers to the rhythmic pattern of a poem, including metre and broader rhythm. Common in literary discussion.
この詩の韻律は五七調です。
The metre of this poem is the 5-7 pattern.
俳句の韻律は五・七・五です。
The rhythm of a haiku is 5-7-5.
noun
Linguistic term for the patterns of stress, intonation, and rhythm in language. Used in academic or technical contexts.
日本語の韻律について研究しています。
I am researching Japanese prosody.