Amphibrach
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amphibrach is a noun meaning (prosody) A metrical foot in ancient Greek or Latin consisting of two short syllables surrounding one long one (e.g. amāta).
Meaning
(prosody) A metrical foot in ancient Greek or Latin consisting of two short syllables surrounding one long one (e.g. amāta).
More Meanings
- (prosody) A metrical foot in modern prosody, consisting of three syllables, the middle one of which is stressed (e.g. Jamaica).
Example Sentences
Then Banoffsky launched into Glinka's great amphibrachs [...]: Subside, agitation of passion!
Word Forms
- amphibrachs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anapaest, iambelegus, antispast, asclepiad, paroemiac, anceps.
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