Strophe

['strəʊfɪ] or ['strofi]

Definition

(noun.) one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama.

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Definition

(n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe.

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Definition

n. in the ancient drama the song sung by the chorus while dancing towards one side of the orchestra to which its reverse the antistrophe answers.—adj. Stroph′ic.

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