Pindaric ode


nounProsody.
  1. an ode consisting of several units, each of which is composed of a strophe and an antistrophe of identical form followed by a contrasting epode.

Origin of Pindaric ode

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First recorded in 1630–40
  • Also called regular ode.

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Pindaric ode

noun
  1. a form of ode associated with Pindar consisting of a triple unit or groups of triple units, with a strophe and an antistrophe of identical structure followed by an epode of a different structure: Often shortened to: Pindaric

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