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Greater Asclepiad

Meter
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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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

An expanded Asclepiadic line with additional feet, for grander, more elaborate stanzas.

Detailed Definition
Greater Asclepiad lengthens the base with extra dactyls, employed in Horace's odes for majestic praise. It elevates themes; poets use it for ceremonial grandeur, as in Victorian hymns, where extension symbolizes abundance in spiritual or royal encomia.
Example
Example in poetry:
The greater Asclepiad (u / / u / u / u) appears in "The wine is sweet, the night is long, and love is true" (greater Asclepiad); "The stars above shine bright and clear, and skies are still" (greater Asclepiad); "The fire burns with steady flame, and hearts are warm" (greater Asclepiad); "The bells ring out in evening air, and souls are free" (greater Asclepiad); "The moon shines bright in midnight sky, and dreams are deep" (greater Asclepiad); "The lute plays soft, the night draws near, and love endures" (greater Asclepiad).
Additional Notes
Greater Asclepiad expands the Asclepiad by adding a full foot, creating a longer, more resonant line; this form, used by Horace, supports complex syntax and elevated diction in lyric odes.
Also Known As
Long Asclepiad majestatic Asclepiad
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