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Dithyramb

Dithyramb Meaning & Definition
Dithyramb Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dithyramb?

[n] (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
[n] a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing

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See Also | address | anthem | hymn | piece of writing | speech | writing | written material

Dithyramb In Webster's Dictionary

\Dith"y*ramb\, n. [L. dithyrambus, Gr. ? a kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus; also, a name of Bacchus; of unknown origin: cf. F. dithyrambe.] A kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus, usually sung by a band of revelers to a flute accompaniment; hence, in general, a poem written in a wild irregular strain. --Bentley.

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