strophe Meaning & Definition
/ˈstɹəʊ.fi/
What Does Strophe Mean?
Strophe is a noun that means A turn in verse, as from one metrical foot to another, or from one side of a chorus to the other. It is also used to mean The section of an ode that the chorus chants as it moves from right to left across the stage.
Strophe at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɹəʊ.fi/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | strophes |
Strophe Definition (Noun)
- A turn in verse, as from one metrical foot to another, or from one side of a chorus to the other.
- The section of an ode that the chorus chants as it moves from right to left across the stage.
- A pair of stanzas of alternating form on which the structure of a given poem is based.
Synonyms of Strophe
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Strophe synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
strophe (plural strophes)
Words That Rhyme With Strophe
Origin of Strophe
Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin stropha, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek στροφή (strophḗ, “a turn, bend, twist”). Compare strap and strop.
Origin 2: Compare typologically rehearsal, rehearse (related to French herser (“to harrow”) << Latin hirpex, another meaning shift from the idea of turning).
Strophe Pronunciation
Strophe is pronounced /ˈstɹəʊ.fi/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stɹəʊ).