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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

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

a list of goods sent or services provided, with the amount due for payment

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize