Dibrach (Noun)
Meaning
A metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- In metrical analysis, the dibrach is often represented by the symbol "uu" indicating two unstressed syllables.
- The poet used a dibrach to create a sense of urgency in the verse.
- A common example of a dibrach in everyday speech is the phrase "to go".
- Dibrachs can be found in various forms of traditional poetry and folk songs.
- The dibrach pattern was used extensively in some ancient Greek poetry to convey emotions and feelings.