Glyconic tetrameter is a classical metrical line composed of four glyconic feet—a specific Aeolic meter pattern (typically – u u – u – – ) used in Greek lyric poetry by poets like Sappho and Anacreon; though rarely adapted directly into English, its rhythmic fluidity and musicality have inspired modern poets to experiment with quantitative or stress-based approximations, seeking to capture the intimate, song-like quality of ancient lyric in contemporary verse.

Four glyconic feet per line. More common than longer extensions. Classical meter. Related: glyconic meter, tetrameter forms. Study: how glyconic rhythm differs from dactylic tetrameter.