The phrase "altered rhythm" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to music, poetry, or any situation where a change in the regular pattern or tempo is being discussed.
Example: "The composer introduced an altered rhythm in the second movement to create a sense of tension and surprise."
Alternatives: "modified tempo" or "changed cadence".
The earliest efforts involved investigating how mechanical lesions altered rhythms indicated that food entrainment might involve neurons in the VMN and are independent of SCN output (Choi et al. 1998; Krieger 1980; Krieger et al. 1977; Mistlberger & Rechtschaffen 1984; Stephan et al. 1979).
Run-wheel experience increased overall activity and decreased proportion of light activity, but did not alter rhythm amplitude or period.
This study tests the hypothesis that compared to non-abused controls all abused women have altered diurnal rhythm in cortisol secretion and that the pattern of this alteration is predicted by abuse characteristics, such as its type, severity, duration, and cessation.
One previous study assessed day and night sleep over 24 h and found an altered circadian rhythm [23].
The authors found altered circadian rhythm of melatonin secretion, decreased expression of both Cry-1 and Per-2, and high levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in septic patients.
When the team altered the rhythm of the chorale so it differed from the score, blood flow to the cerebellum increased, even though the conductors weren't moving a muscle.
Vanilla Ice altered the rhythm of his hit single Ice, Ice, Baby; thinking that the Under Pressure bass line would be unquestioned when heard.
When the researchers switched off the adrenal clock or manipulated the synthesis of the hormone corticosterone by the adrenal gland, the rodents adapted more quickly to the altered circadian rhythm.
An altered diurnal rhythm of AgRP levels was also found in SHR, with the peak expression shifted toward the dark period (Figure 1B).
Consistent with locomotor activity data, there was an altered diurnal rhythm of sleep and wakefulness in Vipr2−/− mice compared to WT (Figures 5,6).
