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common meter

/ˈkɒmən ˈmiːtər/

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/ˈkɒmən ˈmiːtər/C1formalart
  • ruПоэтический размер, состоящий из четырёх строк, чередующихся между ямбическим тетраметром и ямбическим триметром, часто используемый в гимнах и балладах.

A poetic meter consisting of four lines that alternate between iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter, commonly used in hymns and ballads.

  1. C1formal

    A specific poetic meter consisting of alternating lines of iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter, often used in hymns and ballads.

    ruОбщий размер

    • Many traditional hymns are written in common meter.
    • The ballad 'Amazing Grace' is a famous example of common meter.
    • Poets often use common meter for narrative poems.