In music, groove is the sense of an effect ("feel") of changing pattern in a propulsive rhythm or sense of "swing". In jazz, it can be felt as a quality of persistently repeated rhythmic units, created by the interaction of the music played by a band's rhythm section. Groove is a significant feature of popular music, and can be found in many genres, including salsa, rock, soul, funk, and fusion.
Funk music such as the type performed by groups like Parliament Funkadelic uses catchy electric bass lines and drum patterns to create a propulsive, emphatic rhythmic "feel" that is often referred to as a "groove".
Benny Goodman, one of the first swing bandleaders to achieve widespread fame
Bassist Rex Brown from the metal band Pantera, a band associated with the "groove metal" scene.
A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band.
The rhythm section is often contrasted with the roles of other musicians in the band, such as the lead guitarist or lead vocals whose primary job is to carry the melody.
Jazz often features a prominent rhythm section, typically consisting of at least drums and bass, and sometimes a comping instrument such as piano or guitar.
Two members of Duke Ellington's rhythm section at the Hurricane Ballroom: a jazz guitarist and an upright bass player.
This Polish group's rhythm section consists of a Hammond organist, an electric bassist, and a drummer.
Dixieland band rhythm sections sometimes use a tuba for the bassline.
