Versification
noun
The act of arranging words or sentences in a certain rhythmic and musical pattern, usually as in poetry.
The versification of the poem gave it a unique rhythm and sound.

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- practise versification
- study versification
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Literary
noun
The way that a particular poem or piece of literature is written, including its rhythm and rhyme scheme.
The versification of Shakespeare's sonnets is widely studied by literature students.

Often appears as...
- shakespeare's versification
- analyze versification
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Academic
noun
The act of arranging words or sentences in a certain rhythmic and musical pattern, usually as in poetry.
The versification of the poem gave it a unique rhythm and sound.

Often appears as...
- practise versification
- study versification
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The way that a particular poem or piece of literature is written, including its rhythm and rhyme scheme.
The versification of Shakespeare's sonnets is widely studied by literature students.

Often appears as...
- shakespeare's versification
- analyze versification
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Poetry Focus
Versification is mainly used when discussing the structure of poems, not prose.

Her mastery of versification was evident in her latest collection of poetry.
Aesthetic Aspect
Focuses on creating a pleasant sound and rhythm through word choice and arrangement.

The poet's versification made the stanza melodious to the ear.
Cultural Variation
Different cultures have unique patterns and principles of versification in their poetry.

Studying Arabic versification revealed a new world of poetic structure.
Poetry Focus
Versification is mainly used when discussing the structure of poems, not prose.

Her mastery of versification was evident in her latest collection of poetry.
Aesthetic Aspect
Focuses on creating a pleasant sound and rhythm through word choice and arrangement.

The poet's versification made the stanza melodious to the ear.
Cultural Variation
Different cultures have unique patterns and principles of versification in their poetry.

Studying Arabic versification revealed a new world of poetic structure.
Poetry Focus
Versification is mainly used when discussing the structure of poems, not prose.

Her mastery of versification was evident in her latest collection of poetry.
Aesthetic Aspect
Focuses on creating a pleasant sound and rhythm through word choice and arrangement.

The poet's versification made the stanza melodious to the ear.
Cultural Variation
Different cultures have unique patterns and principles of versification in their poetry.

Studying Arabic versification revealed a new world of poetic structure.
Quote examples
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian Musician
Versification is, indeed, indispensable for music, but rhyme, solely for rhyming's sake, most pernicious.

Quote examples
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian Musician
Versification is, indeed, indispensable for music, but rhyme, solely for rhyming's sake, most pernicious.

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