A rare metrical pattern alternating dactylic feet with trochaic feet, combining two types of falling rhythm. The dactyls provide three-syllable descending units while the trochees offer two-syllable falling feet, creating varied descending rhythm through the mixture. This technical pattern's complexity and relative difficulty in English limits its use, though it demonstrates the range of metrical possibilities when combining different types of feet within single lines.

Rare metrical pattern combining falling feet of different lengths. Creates varied rhythm by alternating three-syllable dactyls with two-syllable trochees. Technical complexity limits its use.