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prosody

noun

/ˈprɒsədi/

Meaning

The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.

The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.

intonation, rhythm, meter, cadence, versification

prose, monotone

poetic prosody, study of prosody, natural prosody

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

an electronic device for storing and processing data

a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work

a woman's or girl's dress; a loose outer garment

The ability to work successfully or be effective; feasibility and practicality of a plan or method.