rhapsodies

Meanings

• noun

  A lengthy, passionate, and often elaborate expression or description, typically in the form of a poem or piece of music.

  - "The poet's rhapsodies about the beauty of nature left the audience in awe."
  - "The symphony's final rhapsody brought the audience to their feet."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rhapsodies
apodies , bodies , odes , rapties , symphonies

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Variants

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rhapsodies , rhapsody

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'rhapsodia', meaning 'to speak or make music in a frenzy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rhapsodies' was popularized in English by the poet Lord Byron.

2. The word 'rhapsody' is also used to describe a state of ecstasy or intense emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. epic poetry: A type of poetry that tells a heroic story, often with gods and supernatural beings.

2. lyre: An ancient stringed musical instrument, similar to a harp.

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Culture

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In Greek literature, rhapsodies were performers who recited epic poetry, often accompanied by a lyre. In music, a rhapsody is a free-form musical composition that combines elements of various styles.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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