sprung rhythm

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noun

a poetic rhythm characterized by the use of strongly accented syllables, often in juxtaposition, accompanied by an indefinite number of unaccented syllables in each foot, of which the accented syllable is the essential component.

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Origin of sprung rhythm

Term introduced by Gerard Manley Hopkins (1877)

Words nearby sprung rhythm

sprue, spruik, spruit, sprung, sprung molding, sprung rhythm, spry, s.p.s., spt., SPUC, spud

How to use sprung rhythm in a sentence

Sometimes a column has the economy and rhythm of a short story.
The Best Columns of 2014|John Avlon, Errol Louis|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Royal Christmases have a rhythm and routine—but this year Will, Kate, and baby George have their own, more relaxed plans.
Prince George’s Christmas: Better Than Yours|Tom Sykes|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like a Jack in the Box just sprung from coiled captivity, he begins rambling excitedly.
Rob Marshall Defends ‘Into the Woods’|Kevin Fallon|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A car parked at a red light honked its horn in rhythm with the chant as the crowd passed in front of it.
‘They Let Him Off?’ Scenes from NYC in Disbelief|Jacob Siegel|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Most rhythm sections play pretty straight, but we were pushing him, the way we were with Miles.
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The significance of time is determined by the movement of any selection, or, in other words, the rhythm.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
The reason we associate rhythm with the significance of time is that rhythm is a measurer of time.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
The rhythm of a simple tune plays favourably on a child's ear, enhancing life according to this great law.
Children's Ways|James Sully
Much more attention should be given than is ordinarily devoted to the consideration of rhythm.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
There are a dozen other "adult schools" in the town which have sprung from Severn Street.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell

British Dictionary definitions for sprung rhythm

sprung rhythm

noun

prosody a type of poetic rhythm characterized by metrical feet of irregular composition, each having one strongly stressed syllable, often the first, and an indefinite number of unstressed syllables

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