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Anapest

Definition: "Anapest" is a term used in classical Greek poetry, often associated with the structure of anapestic forms, which are typically consonant-syllable structures in poetry. Anapests begin with two consonants followed by a vowel, or vowels followed by a consonant. Anapests are typically shorter than regular pentameter (four measures) and may include other elements such as cadences.


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Anapestic

Definition: Anapestic refers to a syllable that appears as an opening or parting syllable in a song, poem, or other piece, typically at the beginning or end. This word has its origins from ancient Greek, specifically the Greek αΌ€Ξ½ΞΏΞΈΞ΅Ο„ΞΉΞΊΟŒΟ‚ (anothetikos), which means "to cut off" or "cutting off." So anapestic is like a parting, cutting-off sound in music, often used for closing notes.


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Anapestically

Definition: Anapestic poetry refers to a type of verse structure that emphasizes a single syllable or rhyming unit, typically with five stanzas. It involves four lines each containing one syllable. Anapestics are used in various poetic styles such as sonnets and free verse to create a sense of musicality and rhythm.


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Anapests

Definition: Anapests are musical phrases where the last syllable in a line (i.e., the second to last) is pronounced as if it were the first syllable, like "eternally." Anapests are often used in verse form or music composition to create tension or emphasize certain elements.


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