Meanings of rather distinct in English

The song is in two rather distinct movements.

From the depths of the tunnel, form the north, the suspicious sounds were rather distinct now: there were rustlings and light rhythmic steps.

Further investigations are required to determine whether these 3 conditions are part of the chronic obstructive airway diseases spectrum or are rather distinct clinical entities.

The Jesuit quickly did his rituals; the liturgy, the rather distinct words of the priest, the murmured responses, both voices swallowed up in the gloom.

The participants in the debt approach closely to the number of freeholders, or rather distinct freeholdings, which amount to 5,550,000, according to the last return.