ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rhapsode

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹæpˌsoʊd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Rhapsode is a noun meaning One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.

Meaning

One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.

More Meanings

  1. The interpreter of a poem.

Example Sentences

Socrates: And do the Epidaurians have contests of rhapsodes at the festival?

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rhapsodizer, reader, recitationist, improvisatore, poet, poetaster.

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