tetrametric

Definition

In poetry and music, composed of or containing four metrical feet per line or measure; used to describe verse or composition with a regular four-beat rhythmic structure.

Example Usage

The poem's tetrametric verse gave it a bouncy, easily memorable rhythm.

Origin

From Greek 'tetra' (four) and 'metron' (measure), a term used in classical poetry analysis.

Fun Fact

Tetrametric verse is common in nursery rhymes, humorous poetry, and song lyrics because the rhythm is naturally catchy and easy to remember.

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