Pindaric (Noun)
Meaning
An ode form used by Pindar; has triple groups of triple units.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet attempted to emulate Pindar's style by writing a pindaric ode to celebrate the athlete's victory.
- The complex structure of the pindaric ode made it challenging for modern readers to follow.
- In the 17th and 18th centuries, the pindaric ode was a popular form among English poets.
- The poet's use of the pindaric ode added a sense of grandeur and formality to the poem.
- The pindaric ode's unique structure, with its triple groups of triple units, created a sense of rhythm and musicality.