Which term refers to repeating elements that are changed slightly in sequence?

• A. Progressive rhythm
• B. Alternating rhythm
• C. Rhythm
• D. Complementary colors

Answer: (A)

Rhythm in art is the repetition of visual elements to create movement through the composition. When those repeated elements stay the same, you have a regular rhythm. If the elements repeat but change a little each time—like size, color, or spacing varying gradually—this is progressive rhythm, which gives a sense of progression as your eye moves along the sequence. Alternating rhythm involves a regular swap between two or more elements, producing a back-and-forth pattern rather than a gradual change. Complementary colors relate to color relationships on the wheel, not to repetition or variation in a sequence.