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anacrusis

UK
/ˌænəˈkruːsɪs/
US
/ˌænəˈkruːsɪs/

Translations

anacrusisnoun
anacruses
pl
UK
/ˌænəˈkruːsɪs/
US
/ˌænəˈkruːsɪs/
The anacrusis in the musical piece sets the rhythm for the entire composition.
Анакруза в музыкальном произведении задает ритм для всей композиции.
Synonyms
introduction
prelude
prologue
foreword
lead-in

Definitions

anacrusisnoun
Anacrusis is a term in music referring to one or more unstressed notes at the beginning of a piece or phrase, which precede the first strong beat.
The song begins with an anacrusis, setting the rhythm before the main melody starts.
One or more unstressed syllables at the beginning of a line of verse, occurring before the regular metrical pattern commences.
In the opening line, the poet employs an anacrusis that gently leads into the iambic rhythm.
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