About The Word Dithyramb
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Dithyramb
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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 Synonyms | Synonyms for Dithyramb: Related Terms | Find terms related to Dithyramb: 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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