Thesaurus: strophe
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…
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- 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.
- n. one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama
- 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.
- In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus whileturning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, thestrain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Alsosometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note underAntistrophe.
- n:100 n. one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama