Octameter
noun
A line of poem that has eight metrical feet, or a verse with eight beats.
He composed his grand epic in octameter, a style not often used in contemporary poetry.
Often appears as...
- write in octameter
- octameter verse
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Poetic,Academic
noun
A line of poem that has eight metrical feet, or a verse with eight beats.
He composed his grand epic in octameter, a style not often used in contemporary poetry.
Often appears as...
- write in octameter
- octameter verse
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Poetic,Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Rarity
Octameter is rarely used in modern poetry, so it can give your work a unique rhythm.
Her latest sonnet breaks the mold with its striking octameter structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Pacing Impact
Using octameter can affect the pace, making a poem feel more grand or slower.
The storyteller chose octameter, lending a ceremonious pace to his tale.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Creation
Creating octameter lines can be challenging; balancing eight beats requires skill.
Crafting lines in octameter requires attention to linguistic detail and rhythmic timing.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Rarity
Octameter is rarely used in modern poetry, so it can give your work a unique rhythm.
Her latest sonnet breaks the mold with its striking octameter structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Pacing Impact
Using octameter can affect the pace, making a poem feel more grand or slower.
The storyteller chose octameter, lending a ceremonious pace to his tale.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Creation
Creating octameter lines can be challenging; balancing eight beats requires skill.
Crafting lines in octameter requires attention to linguistic detail and rhythmic timing.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Rarity
Octameter is rarely used in modern poetry, so it can give your work a unique rhythm.
Her latest sonnet breaks the mold with its striking octameter structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Pacing Impact
Using octameter can affect the pace, making a poem feel more grand or slower.
The storyteller chose octameter, lending a ceremonious pace to his tale.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Creation
Creating octameter lines can be challenging; balancing eight beats requires skill.
Crafting lines in octameter requires attention to linguistic detail and rhythmic timing.
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