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Amphionian lyric

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Verse attributed to the mythical Amphion, linked to music and building

Detailed Definition
Amphionian lyric refers to poetry inspired by Amphion, the mythical Greek musician who built Thebes with song; it denotes verse that emphasizes the power of music and harmony to shape reality, often idealizing the poet as a civilizing or magical force through lyrical artistry.
Example
Example in poetry:
Amphionian lyric refers to poetry inspired by Amphion, mythical lyre-player who built Thebes with song; Keats’ “Ode to a Nightingale” echoes this: “Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird!”
Additional Notes
Possibly lyric associated with Amphion's mythical music. Obscure term. Amphion's lyre built Thebes' walls. Related to Orphic verse. May indicate poetry with quasi-magical or constructive power through harmony.
Also Known As
Musical lyric Amphion's song Lyre verse
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