iamb

Meanings

• Metrical unit

  A metrical unit in classical Latin and Greek poetry consisting of a short syllable followed by a long syllable.

  - "In Latin poetry, an iamb is represented as da-DUM."
  - "An iamb is a two-syllable metrical foot in ancient Greek and Latin poetry."

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Synonyms

iambus , jambus

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Variants

List of all variants of iamb that leads to same result
iamb , iambi , iambic , iambics , iambs , iambus , iambuses

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Etymology

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From Greek iambe, a goddess of the Ionian islands, whose name is believed to be derived from iambo (to shout or cry out). The metrical unit was named after her because she was said to have used it in her songs.

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Trivia

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1. The iamb was used extensively by the ancient Greek poet Archilochus and the Roman poet Horace.

2. The iambic pentameter, which consists of five iambs per line, is a common metrical form in English poetry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trochee: Another metrical foot, consisting of a long syllable followed by a short syllable. The iamb and trochee are the two most common metrical feet in classical poetry.

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Culture

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The iamb was a popular form of poetry in ancient Greece and Rome. It was often used for satire and invective, with the poet mocking or criticizing their subjects.

How to Memorize "iamb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a short, quick syllable followed by a long, drawn-out syllable.
   - Visualize the metrical pattern da-DUM to represent an iamb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'iamb' with the image of a short, quick step followed by a long, drawn-out step.
   - Think of the rhythm of a marching band or the alternating syllables in the word 'banana' to help remember the iamb's metrical pattern.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Am Bold' to remember the metrical pattern of an iamb (short syllable followed by a long syllable).

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