Metrification (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Writing a metrical composition (or the metrical structure of a composition).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The poet's metrification of the sonnet was deliberate and precise, with each line carefully crafted to conform to the traditional rhyme and meter.
- The composer's innovative metrification of the symphony added a layer of complexity to the overall structure of the piece.
- The metrification of the poem was so intricate that it required a deep understanding of poetic forms and conventions to fully appreciate.
- The poet's use of metrification created a sense of tension and release, as the strict meter was occasionally broken to emphasize certain words or phrases.
- The metrification of the song was carefully planned to create a sense of momentum, with each verse building on the previous one to create a sense of urgency.