Trimeter
noun
A line of verse consisting of three metrical feet.
The famous poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost is written in trimeter.
Often appears as...
- iambic trimeter
- dactyllic trimeter
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
In classical Greek and Latin prosody, a trimeter is a metre of three metrical feet.
In Greek drama, dialogue was typically composed in iambic trimeter.
Often appears as...
- greek trimeter
- latin trimeter
Usage tips
Academic,Literary
noun
A line of verse consisting of three metrical feet.
The famous poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost is written in trimeter.
Often appears as...
- iambic trimeter
- dactyllic trimeter
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
In classical Greek and Latin prosody, a trimeter is a metre of three metrical feet.
In Greek drama, dialogue was typically composed in iambic trimeter.
Often appears as...
- greek trimeter
- latin trimeter
Usage tips
Academic,Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Rhythm
Trimeter adds a rhythmic quality to poetry, often creating a faster pace.
Her poem danced in trimeter, each line light and brisk.
Pro Tip 2/3Reading Aloud
Reading trimeter verses aloud can help you feel the rhythm and improve pronunciation.
He practiced the trimeter aloud, stressing every third syllable.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Forms
Recognize trimeter in different poetic forms to appreciate various rhythms and styles.
Iambic trimeter gives a distinct beat, different from the flow of anapestic trimeter.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Rhythm
Trimeter adds a rhythmic quality to poetry, often creating a faster pace.
Her poem danced in trimeter, each line light and brisk.
Pro Tip 2/3Reading Aloud
Reading trimeter verses aloud can help you feel the rhythm and improve pronunciation.
He practiced the trimeter aloud, stressing every third syllable.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Forms
Recognize trimeter in different poetic forms to appreciate various rhythms and styles.
Iambic trimeter gives a distinct beat, different from the flow of anapestic trimeter.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Rhythm
Trimeter adds a rhythmic quality to poetry, often creating a faster pace.
Her poem danced in trimeter, each line light and brisk.
Pro Tip 2/3Reading Aloud
Reading trimeter verses aloud can help you feel the rhythm and improve pronunciation.
He practiced the trimeter aloud, stressing every third syllable.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Forms
Recognize trimeter in different poetic forms to appreciate various rhythms and styles.
Iambic trimeter gives a distinct beat, different from the flow of anapestic trimeter.
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