Anapaestic
/ˌænəˈpestɪk/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Rhythm
Anapaestic adds a musical beat to poems, creating a swift, flowing rhythm.
The children recited the nursery rhyme with a cheerful anapaestic rhythm.
Pro Tip 2/3Lively Tone
Uses of anapaestic can convey a lively or jubilant tone in poetry and songs.
Her anapaestic verses echoed the joy and bustle of the carnival.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Poems
Anapaestic is often found in storytelling poems, driving the narrative forward.
The bard's anapaestic rhythm enchanted the audience, spinning tales of old.
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FlowLyricalMelodicMetricalMusicalPoeticRhythmic
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