Antistrophe

[æn'tistrәfi]

Definition

(noun.) the section of a choral ode answering a previous strophe in classical Greek drama; the second of two metrically corresponding sections in a poem.

Typist: Winfred--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song.

(n.) The repetition of words in an inverse order; as, the master of the servant and the servant of the master.

(n.) The retort or turning of an adversary's plea against him.

Edited by Jeremy

Definition

n. (poet.) the returning movement from left to right in Greek choruses and dances the movement of the strophe being from right to left: the stanza of a song alternating with the strophe: an inverse relation.—adj. Antistroph′ic pertaining to the antistrophe.

Typist: Vern