Strophe

Word STROPHE
Character 7
Hyphenation stro phe
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Strophe"

What do we mean by strophe?

The first of a pair of stanzas of alternating form on which the structure of a given poem is based. noun

A stanza containing irregular lines. noun

The first division of the triad constituting a section of a Pindaric ode. noun

The first turning movement of the chorus from one side of the orchestra to the other in classical Greek drama. noun

The part of a choral ode sung while this movement is executed. noun

In music, one of the more or less complete divisions into which a piece in song or dance form is divided: analogous to stanza in verse. noun

In ancient prosody: A system the metrical form of which is repeated once or oftener in the course of a poem; also, a stanza in modern poetry. noun

In a narrower sense— The former of two metrically corresponding systems, as distinguished from the latter or antistrophe. noun

The fourth part of the parabasis and first part of the epirrhematic syzygy. It is hymnic in character, as opposed to the scoptic tone of the epirrhema. noun

In botany, one of the spirals formed in the development of leaves. noun

In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under antistrophe. noun

A turn in verse, as from one metrical foot to another, or from one side of a chorus to the other. noun

The section of an ode that the chorus chants as it moves from right to left across the stage. noun

A pair of stanzas of alternating form on which the structure of a given poem is based. noun

One section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama noun

A turn in verse, as from one metrical foot to another, or from one side of a chorus to the other.

The section of an ode that the chorus chants as it moves from right to left across the stage.

A pair of stanzas of alternating form on which the structure of a given poem is based.

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The word "strophe" in example sentences

The term strophe has come to be used also for verse paragraphs where there is no antistrophic arrangement. ❋ Richard Green Moulton (1886)

In each set of three the first stanza is called the strophe (turn), being intended, probably, for chanting as the chorus moved in one direction; the second stanza is called the antistrophe, chanted as the chorus executed a second, contrasting, movement; and the third stanza the epode, chanted as the chorus stood still. ❋ Robert Huntington Fletcher (N/A)

In the original the opening strophe, which is altogether more regular than the average and is, moreover, one of the few that have also complete caesural rhyme, is as follows: ❋ George Henry Needler (1914)

In acrostic poems the rhyme is sometimes supplied by the corresponding letter of the alphabet; thus the first strophe rhymes with a, the second with b, etc. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

Chanting and moving as a unit, the chorus would proceed in one direction (movement called the strophe), turn back using the same meter ❋ Unknown (1986)

There are two lead choirs: bunches of monks gathered in columns around the lectern of each transept, with the choirmaster who intones the strophe and the choir that catches the tune and makes it blossom in melodies and chords. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lyric's raw phonemic matter precedes and equips every strophe as well as the odd apostrophe. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I brought a tape recorder to her house one day, and she read a lovely strophe on love and the stark beauty of winter. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I wrote in the email with the link that I am not gonna translate the damn 3. strophe because it's abusive and intimidating and degrading and - ugh! ❋ Unknown (2009)

In the course of the 15th century, the presentation of the text became increasingly important: consideration of metre and rhyme, verse and strophe, the correct declamation of prose passages, matching rhetorical structures and underlining details of the subject matter, for which a wide range of melodic and rhythmic contrapuntal techniques was gradually evolved. ❋ Lu (2009)

By maintaining a ferocious poetic independence from any school or movement, Tussman achieved a compressed lyrical style noted by the critic M. Littvin for its elliptical syntax and free verse rhythms that render the strophe inconspicuous but dense. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Thanks Matt - the whole thing it is tied to the past tense iteration of the last strophe... ❋ Ivan Donn Carswell (2009)

I need a transition from the first strophe to the last. ❋ Floreta (2009)

I kind of knew the first strophe and said I can look the whole song up on the net and translate at least the first strophe. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And I said I am so happy you understand I will not translate the ...third...strophe And I will not tell anybody on here what it's about! ❋ Unknown (2009)

As there was none, he drank a few cups of claret, and sang (to himself) a strophe or two of the canzonettes of the divine Astrophel. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It was what is said in the bower, a prelude to what will be said in the chamber; a lyrical effusion, strophe and sonnet intermingled, pleasing hyperboles of cooing, all the refinements of adoration arranged in a bouquet and exhaling a celestial perfume, an ineffable twitter of heart to heart. ❋ Unknown (2008)

America I will sell you strophes $2500 apiece $500 down on your old strophe ❋ Unknown (2008)

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