Caesura
noun
A break or pause in a line of poetry, typically in the middle of a line.
In classical poetry, a caesura often falls after the third foot in a line.
Often appears as...
- feminine caesura
- masculine caesura
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
A break or pause in a musical piece, typically in the middle.
The composer used a caesura to emphasize the dramatic moment in the music.
Often appears as...
- musical caesura
- dramatic caesura
noun
A break or pause in a line of poetry, typically in the middle of a line.
In classical poetry, a caesura often falls after the third foot in a line.
Often appears as...
- feminine caesura
- masculine caesura
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
A break or pause in a musical piece, typically in the middle.
The composer used a caesura to emphasize the dramatic moment in the music.
Often appears as...
- musical caesura
- dramatic caesura
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Rhythm
A caesura affects the rhythm and flow, creating a natural pause for effect.
The line 'To be, :: or not to be' employs a caesura for contemplative pause.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Beat
In reading poetry, treat a caesura like a silent beat, giving readers time to think.
'The time is now :: we must act' uses a caesura for emphasis.
Pro Tip 3/3Middle Pause
Caesura usually appears in the middle of a line but can vary to create different effects.
'A hero arises - :: brave and true' uses an early caesura for dramatic effect.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Rhythm
A caesura affects the rhythm and flow, creating a natural pause for effect.
The line 'To be, :: or not to be' employs a caesura for contemplative pause.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Beat
In reading poetry, treat a caesura like a silent beat, giving readers time to think.
'The time is now :: we must act' uses a caesura for emphasis.
Pro Tip 3/3Middle Pause
Caesura usually appears in the middle of a line but can vary to create different effects.
'A hero arises - :: brave and true' uses an early caesura for dramatic effect.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Rhythm
A caesura affects the rhythm and flow, creating a natural pause for effect.
The line 'To be, :: or not to be' employs a caesura for contemplative pause.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Beat
In reading poetry, treat a caesura like a silent beat, giving readers time to think.
'The time is now :: we must act' uses a caesura for emphasis.
Pro Tip 3/3Middle Pause
Caesura usually appears in the middle of a line but can vary to create different effects.
'A hero arises - :: brave and true' uses an early caesura for dramatic effect.
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Quote examples
Jurgen Habermas
German Philosopher
If the September 11 terror attack is supposed to constitute a caesura in world history, it must be able to stand comparison to other events of world historical impact.
Quote examples
Jurgen Habermas
German Philosopher
If the September 11 terror attack is supposed to constitute a caesura in world history, it must be able to stand comparison to other events of world historical impact.
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