strophe
/'stroufi/
Definition
- Noun:
- A structural division of a poem: In classical Greek lyric poetry and choral odes, a strophe is a distinct section or stanza. It is often paired with a metrically identical section called an antistrophe.
- A turn in a choral dance: In ancient Greek drama, the term originally referred to the movement of the chorus across the stage while singing this section of an ode.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Strophic form": A musical or poetic structure where the same melody or metrical pattern is repeated for successive stanzas or strophes.
Variants and Related Words
- Antistrophe (n): The section of an ode that follows the strophe, often mirroring its metrical structure but sung while the chorus moves in the opposite direction.
- Epode (n): The final, distinct section of a triadic ode in Greek poetry, following the strophe and antistrophe.
- Strophic (adj): Having or consisting of strophes; characterized by repetition of a musical stanza.
Synonyms
- Stanza: A grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme and meter. (Note: "Stanza" is a more general term, while "strophe" is specific to classical forms.)
- Verse: A single line of poetry or a stanza.
Related Phrases
- Strophe and antistrophe: A paired structure fundamental to the choral odes of Greek tragedy.
Noun
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one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama
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