Anapaestic

usgb/ˌænəˈpestɪk/
adjective

Related to a meter in poetry in which there are two short syllables followed by one long one. It's like the sound of a galloping horse.

Her poem had an anapaestic rhythm to it, it gave a sense of forward momentum.
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Often appears as...

  • anapaestic meter
  • anapaestic rhythm

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Poetic

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Poetry Rhythm

Anapaestic adds a musical beat to poems, creating a swift, flowing rhythm.

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The children recited the nursery rhyme with a cheerful anapaestic rhythm.
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Lively Tone

Uses of anapaestic can convey a lively or jubilant tone in poetry and songs.

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Her anapaestic verses echoed the joy and bustle of the carnival.
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Narrative Poems

Anapaestic is often found in storytelling poems, driving the narrative forward.

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The bard's anapaestic rhythm enchanted the audience, spinning tales of old.
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