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Oscillation

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Physical movementPlay
Refers to something that physically moves side to side or up and down repetitively. SlideThe oscillation of a swing set is soothing to some people.
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Regular motionPlay
The movement is not random but follows a predictable path and frequency. SlideThe oscillation of a metronome helps musicians keep a steady tempo.