pantun
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A short Malay poem of four lines with rhymes that often gives advice or speaks of love
- noun
- /pænˈtuːn/
- Literature
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pantun
- The pantoum (rhymes with "zoom") began as a verse form called "the pantun" which originated in 15th-century Malaysia.
Examples
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The poet recited a beautiful pantun that expressed deep feelings of love.
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During the cultural festival, the children performed a pantun that captivated the audience with its rhythm.
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A traditional pantun often contains four lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme.
How Poetic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pantun comes from Malay and names a short, rhymed 'poem' that people often use to give advice or show love. That's why a pantun today is usually a traditional Malay poem of four lines with clear rhyme and meaning.