Definition of antistrophe

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Antistrophe (n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song..

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Strophic :: Strophe (n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe..
Contraversion :: Contraversion (n.) A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe.
Epode :: Epode (n.) The after song; the part of a lyric ode which follows the strophe and antistrophe, -- the ancient ode being divided into strophe, antistrophe, and epode..
Antistrophe :: Antistrophe (n.) The repetition of words in an inverse order; as, the master of the servant and the servant of the master..
Antistrophic :: Antistrophic (a.) Of or pertaining to an antistrophe.
Antistrophe :: Antistrophe (n.) The retort or turning of an adversary's plea against him.
Antistrophe :: Antistrophe (n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song..
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