ode

Meanings

• noun

  A poem of serious or contemplative tone, often addressed to a person, place, or thing. Usually written in iambic pentameter and consisting of three stanzas and a final quatrain.

  - "He wrote an ode to the beauty of nature."
  - "The poet recited an ode at the memorial service."
  - "An ode is a type of poem that expresses admiration or praise."

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Pronunciation

1. /əʊd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ode
ode , mode , road , code , show , glow

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Variants

List of all variants of ode that leads to same result
ode , odes , odist , odists , -ode , -odes

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek word 'ode', meaning 'song' or 'poem'.

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Trivia

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1. An ode is a type of poem that has been used since ancient times.

2. The word 'ode' comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'song' or 'poem'

3. The Odes of Horace are some of the most famous examples of odes in literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sonnet: Another form of poem with a fixed structure and a specific rhyme scheme.

2. Lyric poetry: A genre of poetry that expresses the poet's emotions and thoughts.

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Culture

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Odes have been used in literature since ancient times, with notable examples including the Odes of Horace and the Odes of Pindar. They are often written to celebrate a person, place, or thing, and are characterized by their contemplative and serious tone.

How to Memorize "ode"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a poet sitting at a desk, writing an ode.
   - Visualize the structure of an ode with three stanzas and a final quatrain.
   - Imagine the subject of the ode, whether it be a person, place, or thing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ode' with the idea of a serious and contemplative poem.
   - Think of the structure of an ode with its three stanzas and final quatrain.
   - Associate the word 'ode' with the image of a poet writing a poem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ODE to remember the structure of an ode: three stanzas and a final quatrain.
   - Create a mental image of a poet writing an ode to help remember the definition.

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