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iambus

UK
/aɪˈæmbəs/
US
/aɪˈæmbəs/

Translations

iambusnoun
iambi
pl
UK
/aɪˈæmbəs/
US
/aɪˈæmbəs/
The poem is written in iambus.
Стихотворение написано ямбом.
Synonyms
iamb
metrical foot
poetic foot

Definitions

iambusnoun
A metrical foot in poetry consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
The line of verse was composed of five iambuses, creating a rhythmic pattern.
A line or verse written in iambic metre, especially in classical Greek or Latin poetry.
In Greek tragedy, dialogue was usually delivered in iambi, each iambus moving the drama forward.
(Classical prosody) A satirical poem or genre of poetry characterized by iambic metre.
Hipponax became famous for the harsh invective of his iambus, lashing out at his contemporaries.
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