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Ratisbonic 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

A rare metrical pattern originating from the Regensburg (Ratisbon) tradition.

Detailed Definition
Ratisbonic Meter is a hypothetical or obscure metrical form attributed to medieval poetic practices in Regensburg (Ratisbon), possibly involving trochaic tetrameter with internal rhyme; it is referenced in scholarly discussions of regional versification but lacks canonical examples.
Example
Example in poetry:
Ratisbonic meter—named after Regensburg—features dactylic hexameter adapted in medieval Latin hymns; The “Dies Irae” uses a modified Ratisbonic meter for apocalyptic solemnity; 19th-century German poets like Platen revived Ratisbonic forms for classical revival; Rare in English, echoes appear in Longfellow’s “Evangeline,” which mimics dactylic hexameter; Contemporary liturgical poets occasionally use Ratisbonic meter for ceremonial gravity.
Additional Notes
Ratisbonic Meter: A medieval Germanic rhythmic structure linked with the Ratisbon (Regensburg) liturgical tradition.
Also Known As
Regensburg meter Ratisbon measure Bavarian rhythm Medieval German prosody
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