Ode
/oud/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A lyric poem, typically one characterized by a serious subject, an elevated style, and an elaborate stanza structure. It is often written to praise or glorify a person, event, or thing.
Usage
- An ode is a formal, often ceremonious type of poetry. It is not a casual or simple poem but is structured with complex stanzas and expresses deep, dignified emotion, such as admiration, celebration, or reflection.
- It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- The poet wrote a beautiful ode to autumn.
- One of the most famous English odes is Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale."
- She composed an ode in honor of the city's founding.
Advanced Usage
- Pindaric ode: An ode following the form of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, characterized by a triadic structure of strophe, antistrophe, and epode.
- The poet attempted to write a Pindaric ode to capture the grandeur of the victory.
- Horatian ode: An ode following the form of the Roman poet Horace, characterized by a more regular, meditative stanza pattern.
- His quiet, reflective poem was a Horatian ode to simple country life.
Variants and Related Words
- Odist (noun): A writer of odes.
- The 18th-century poet was a renowned odist.
Synonyms
- Lyric poem: A poem expressing personal emotion.
- Panegyric: A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something (similar in theme but not necessarily in poetic form).
- Eulogy: A speech or writing in praise of a person, typically someone who has recently died (similar in purpose but not in structure).
Antonyms
- Satire: A poem or other work that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
- Lampoon: A harsh satire directed against an individual.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "An ode to...": A common phrase used to title or describe a work that celebrates or is dedicated to something.
- His latest film is an ode to classic Hollywood cinema. (Note: This is a metaphorical use, not strictly a poem.)
Noun
- a lyric poem with complex stanza forms