troche

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of metrical foot in poetry, consisting of two syllables, the first being stressed and the second unstressed.

  - "The trochaic meter of this poem gives it a rhythmic and flowing quality."
  - "In the line 'And miles to go before I sleep,' the trochees create a sense of urgency and forward motion."

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Variants

List of all variants of troche that leads to same result
troche , troches , lozenge , lozenges , pastille

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'trochein,' meaning 'to roll,' due to the rolling rhythm of the metrical foot.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'troche' is derived from the Greek word 'trochein,' which means 'to roll.'

2. The trochaic meter is often used in poetry to create a sense of rhythm and flow.

3. The first line of Robert Frost's famous poem 'The Road Not Taken' is an example of a trochaic tetrameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iamb: Another type of metrical foot, consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

2. Anapaest: A metrical foot consisting of three syllables, with the first and third being unstressed and the second being stressed.

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Culture

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The trochaic meter has been used in various literary works throughout history, including the epic poem 'Beowulf' and the famous first line of Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken'. It is also used in music, particularly in the form of syncopated rhythms.

How to Memorize "troche"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rolling wheel, with the first syllable being the high point of the wheel's rotation, and the second syllable being the low point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'troche' with the word 'rolling,' as they both involve motion and rhythm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Toe-rap' to remember the stress pattern of a troche: Toe (unstressed) - Rap (stressed).

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