rhapsode
- noun
- /ˈræfsoʊd/
- Literature
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rhapsoda
- The rhapsode captivated the crowd with his passionate delivery of classic poems.
Examples
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Many ancient rhapsodes traveled from city to city to perform.
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At the festival, a young rhapsode performed original verses to enthusiastic applause.
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She dreamed of becoming a rhapsode and sharing her poetry on stages around the world.
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The rhapsode captivated the audience with his powerful voice.
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The rhapsode enchanted the audience with his dramatic interpretation of Homer’s works.
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During the poetry night, the rhapsode brought ancient verses to life with vivid expression.
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As a renowned rhapsode, she traveled to various cities, captivating listeners with her storytelling.
Synonyms
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A person who says poems or short parts of books from memory
A person who recites or composes long epic poems like old heroic tales
How Dramatic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rhapsode comes from the Greek pieces rhaptein 'to stitch' and ōidē 'song', so you can remember a rhapsode as someone who 'stitches' poems into one dramatic performance, which is why the word means a person who performs poetry in public.