Poetry where systematic repetition of sounds, words, phrases, or entire lines forms the primary organizational and aesthetic principle rather than serving as occasional embellishment. Distinguished from poems with incidental repetition, echo repetition verse makes recurring elements fundamental to its structure and meaning. This approach creates hypnotic, incantatory, or obsessive effects, common in experimental poetry, oral traditions, and works exploring psychological states through formal means. The pervasive repetition becomes both content and technique.

Poetry where repetition of sounds, words, or phrases forms the primary structural device. Distinguished from occasional repetition by its systematic, pervasive use. Creates hypnotic or incantatory effects. Common in experimental and avant-garde poetry.