Strophe
noun
Part of a poem with similar structure or pattern grouped together.
The first strophe of the poem speaks about love, while the second shifts the theme to loss.
Often appears as...
- first strophe
- second strophe
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In ancient Greek drama, a section of the drama where the chorus recites verses while moving from one side of the stage to the other.
The strophe of the ancient tragedy was followed by antistrophe, forming a structured dialogue.
Often appears as...
- strophe and antistrophe
- perform the strophe
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Part of a poem with similar structure or pattern grouped together.
The first strophe of the poem speaks about love, while the second shifts the theme to loss.
Often appears as...
- first strophe
- second strophe
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In ancient Greek drama, a section of the drama where the chorus recites verses while moving from one side of the stage to the other.
The strophe of the ancient tragedy was followed by antistrophe, forming a structured dialogue.
Often appears as...
- strophe and antistrophe
- perform the strophe
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Patterns
Look for repeated rhythms or rhyme schemes to identify a strophe in poems.
Each strophe in the poem had the same rhyme pattern, making it easy to follow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Equal
Strophes can have varying lengths; they're not always identical in size.
Though the first strophe had four lines, the second had six.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Shifts
Poets may use different strophes to highlight a shift in mood or subject.
Joy turned to sorrow from one strophe to the next.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Patterns
Look for repeated rhythms or rhyme schemes to identify a strophe in poems.
Each strophe in the poem had the same rhyme pattern, making it easy to follow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Equal
Strophes can have varying lengths; they're not always identical in size.
Though the first strophe had four lines, the second had six.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Shifts
Poets may use different strophes to highlight a shift in mood or subject.
Joy turned to sorrow from one strophe to the next.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Patterns
Look for repeated rhythms or rhyme schemes to identify a strophe in poems.
Each strophe in the poem had the same rhyme pattern, making it easy to follow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Equal
Strophes can have varying lengths; they're not always identical in size.
Though the first strophe had four lines, the second had six.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Shifts
Poets may use different strophes to highlight a shift in mood or subject.
Joy turned to sorrow from one strophe to the next.
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Video examples
The battle of the Greek...
singing the strophe and antistrophe, telling misbegotten tales of woe. Today's first chorus is entering through the parados, taking their positions in the orchestra at the bottom of the stage. Mario Lopedokia, this is nothing we haven't seen before.
Video examples
The battle of the Greek...
singing the strophe and antistrophe, telling misbegotten tales of woe. Today's first chorus is entering through the parados, taking their positions in the orchestra at the bottom of the stage. Mario Lopedokia, this is nothing we haven't seen before.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
German Musician
The composition of a single melody is born out of a bit of text, perhaps the first line, but it can also be the entire strophe; it can even be the poem's overall form.
Quote examples
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
German Musician
The composition of a single melody is born out of a bit of text, perhaps the first line, but it can also be the entire strophe; it can even be the poem's overall form.
Example 1 of 1
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