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Strophe

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Noun

1. strophe

one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama

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Strophe

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noun prosody
1. (in ancient Greek drama)
a. 
the first of two movements made by a chorus during the performance of a choral ode
b. 
the first part of a choral ode sung during this movement
2. 
(in classical verse) the first division of the threefold structure of a Pindaric ode
3. 
the first of two metrical systems used alternately within a poem

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Strophe

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noun
1. 
in the ancient Greek theater,
a. 
the movement of the chorus in turning from right to left of the stage
see also antistrophe
b. 
the part of the choric song performed during this
2. 
in a Pindaric ode, the stanza which is answered by the antistrophe, in the same metrical pattern
3. 
a stanza; esp., any of the irregular divisions of a poem

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Strophe

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n.
1.
a. The first of a pair of stanzas of alternating form on which the structure of a given poem is based.
b. A stanza containing irregular lines.
2. The first division of the triad constituting a section of a Pindaric ode.
3.
a. The first turning movement of the chorus from one side of the orchestra to the other in classical Greek drama.
b. The part of a choral ode sung while this movement is executed.

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