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me·ter2
 meter2
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the rhythmic arrangement of measured units or feet of poetry, or a particular rhythmic arrangement.
Iambic pentameter is the common meter for blank verse.- similar words:
- rhythm
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| definition 2: |
the rhythmic element in music provided by the division of notes into equal units or bars.
- similar words:
- measure, tempo
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| definition 3: |
the time value and number of beats allotted to each note in a composition.
- similar words:
- tempo
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| related words: |
beat, cadence, time |
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