Anapestic
Definition
Pertaining to the anapest, consisting of anapests, or based on the structure of this metrical foot. In literary theory, anapestic rhythm describes the ascending cadence obtained through the constant succession of two unaccented syllables and one accented syllable, representing an energetic, dynamic rhythm often used in epic, satirical, or revolutionary poetry to suggest alert movement or galloping.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anapestic
- Anapaestic
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Adapted from international academic roots to describe formal procedural and rhythmic attributes in poetry. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæ.nə.ˈpɪs.tɪk] |
| Source | Glossary of Theoretical Prosody and Metric Classifications |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Poetul a ales un ritm anapestic alert pentru a imita sunetul potcoavelor unui cal în textul baladei.
EN: The poet chose an alert anapestic rhythm to mimic the sound of a horse's hooves in the ballad's text.
RO: Această strofă anapestică se distinge printr-o muzicalitate aparte, sacadată, ce rupe monotonia iambilor.
EN: This anapestic stanza is distinguished by a distinct, jerky musicality that breaks the monotony of the iambs.
RO: Măsurile metrice de tip anapestic erau des întâlnite în poeziile politice scrise în secolul al XIX-lea.
EN: Anapestic metrical measures were frequently encountered in political poems written in the 19th century.
Idioms & Phrases
Ritm anapestic / Anapestic rhythm
RO: Cadență poetică ascendentă formată prin alternarea sistematică a două silabe slabe cu o silabă puternic accentuată.
EN: An ascending poetic cadence formed by the systematic alternation of two weak syllables with a strongly accented syllable.
Metru anapestic / Anapestic meter
RO: Schemă structurală formală în prozodie care stabilește numărul fix de anapești dintr-un rând de vers.
EN: A formal structural scheme in prosody establishing the fixed number of anapests within a line of verse.
Dimetru anapestic / Anapestic dimeter
RO: Vers antic alcătuit din două unități metrice (sau dipodii) de tip anapest, des utilizat în imnurile dramatice.
EN: An ancient verse consisting of two metrical units (or dipodies) of anapest type, frequently used in dramatic hymns.
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