polyphonic prose

noun

prose characterized by the use of poetic devices, as alliteration, assonance, rhyme, etc., and especially by an emphasis on rhythm not strictly metered.

Origin of polyphonic prose

First recorded in 1915–20

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British Dictionary definitions for polyphonic prose

polyphonic prose

noun

a rhythmically free prose employing poetic devices, such as assonance and alliteration

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