Trimeter

usgb/ˈtrɪmɪtər/
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.
Visual representation of "trimeter" - A line of verse consisting of three metrical feet.

Often appears as...

  • iambic trimeter
  • dactyllic trimeter

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Poetic Rhythm

Trimeter adds a rhythmic quality to poetry, often creating a faster pace.

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Her poem danced in trimeter, each line light and brisk.
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Reading Aloud

Reading trimeter verses aloud can help you feel the rhythm and improve pronunciation.

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He practiced the trimeter aloud, stressing every third syllable.
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Poetic Forms

Recognize trimeter in different poetic forms to appreciate various rhythms and styles.

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Iambic trimeter gives a distinct beat, different from the flow of anapestic trimeter.
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