What does EPODE mean?

Epode

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A form of lyric poetry that was popular in ancient Greece and Rome. It typically follows a pattern of alternating long and short lines.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛp.oʊd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛp.əʊd/

Origin and Usage: The word "epode" comes from the Greek word "epōidos" which means "sung after." It was originally used to describe the third part of a three-part poem that was sung by a chorus. Later, it came to refer to a specific type of poem that followed the pattern of alternating long and short lines.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Odeum, Posed, Dopes, Spode, Pseud

Example Sentences:

• The poet used an epode to end his poem.
• The epode was a popular form of poetry in ancient Greece and Rome.
• The epode is characterized by alternating long and short lines.