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Vocabulary Entry
strophe
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stanza or section of a poem, especially one that has a particular metrical structure.
Example Sentences
"The poem is divided into several strophes, each conveying a different emotion."
"In ancient Greek drama, the strophe was often followed by an antistrophe."
"The poem's strophe captures the essence of longing and nostalgia."
V
verb
To arrange or organize in strophes or to chant in a strophic form.
Example Sentences
"The composer decided to strophe the lyrics to enhance the musicality of the piece."
"As they practiced, they learned how to strophe the verses to fit the melody."
"The singer chose to strophe the song differently for each performance."