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Pindaric meter

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

Complex, irregular strophic meter used in ancient Greek choral odes

Detailed Definition
Pindaric meter refers to the complex, strophic structure of ancient Greek choral odes by Pindar, featuring alternating stanzas (strophe, antistrophe, epode) with intricate, irregular rhythms; English imitations (e.g., by Gray) adapt its grandeur and asymmetry.
Example
Example in poetry:
Pindaric meter: Pindar’s odes with triadic structure; Stanzas of strophe, antistrophe, and epode; Complex lyrical meter; Greek classical lyric examples
Additional Notes
Pindaric meter: The complex, irregular metrical system used by the Greek poet Pindar in his odes; characterized by three-part stanzas (strophe, antistrophe, epode) with variable, mixed meters.
Also Known As
Epinician meter Victory ode measure Pindar's meter Triadic rhythm
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