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quir'd

Archaic Terms
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

A term meaning to sing or chant, often used in a poetic context.

Detailed Definition
The word 'quir'd' is an archaic form of the verb 'to choir' or 'to sing.' In poetry, it often evokes images of harmonious singing or choral arrangements. In this poem, it suggests the enchanting and ethereal quality of the sea-nymphs' voices, enhancing the mystical atmosphere of the sea.
Example
Example in poetry:
"...as if the sea-nymphs quir'd!" choral; enhanced: "...as if the sea-nymphs quir'd! harmonious voices"; Shakespeare "quire" sing; contemporary: "Quir'd in virtual choirs"; educational: "Quir'd archaic for choired."
Additional Notes
The term 'quir'd' is used to describe the singing of sea-nymphs, adding a lyrical quality to the imagery of the poem.; Found in the poem, On the Sea by John Keats
Also Known As
choired variant sang in harmony vocal ensemble hymn-sung
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