prosody
English meaning: Prosody
English Definition
(English)Prosody is the study of the metrical structure of verse — how syllables are arranged into rhythmic patterns (feet), how lines are counted, and how rhyme and sound devices create musical effects. Classical Sanskrit prosody (chandas) is one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated metrical systems, forming one of the six Vedangas.
English Definition
The patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation in language; in literary study, the systematic analysis of metre, rhyme, and other formal features of poetry. Prosody examines how sound patterns create meaning and aesthetic effect.
Example
“Shakespeare's sonnets demonstrate masterful prosody — 14 lines of iambic pentameter with a precise rhyme scheme that mirrors the emotional argument.”
In English: “Shakespeare's sonnets are celebrated for their precise prosody and emotional depth.”
Synonyms
- metrics
- versification
- rhythmics
Antonyms / Opposites
- free verse
- prose
Literary Heritage
“Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird! No hungry generations tread thee down.”
“Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird! No hungry generations tread thee down.”
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