Irmos
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Irmos is a noun meaning (Christianity) The initial troparion of an ode of a canon.
Meaning
(Christianity) The initial troparion of an ode of a canon.
Example Sentences
Each ode has its own meter and tune called an irmos (εἱρμός; plural irmoi), introduced in the first stanza and repeated. The second, third, and sixth odes are divided into two sections, with different irmoi, perhaps allowing Andrew a greater variety of chant melodies to break up what might otherwise become monotonous.
Word Forms
- irmoi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hirmos, heirmos, hirmologion, heirmologion, oikos, irmologion.
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