nonmetrical

nonmetrical
Without the constraints of a metronome; not played or sung with a strict underlying rhythmic method.

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  • nonmetrical — adj.; nonmetrically, adv. * * * …   Universalium

  • nonmetrical — non·metrical …   English syllables

  • nonmetrical — “+ adjective : not metrical * * * adj.; nonmetrically, adv …   Useful english dictionary

  • prosody — prosodic /preuh sod ik/, prosodical, adj. /pros euh dee/, n. 1. the science or study of poetic meters and versification. 2. a particular or distinctive system of metrics and versification: Milton s prosody. 3. Ling. the stress and intonation… …   Universalium

  • Canticle (disambiguation) — Canticle can also refer to:* A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text * Canticle of canticles , another name for the Song of Songs book of the Bible * Canticle (novel) by Robert Anthony Salvatore …   Wikipedia

  • canticle — /kan ti keuhl/, n. 1. one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services. 2. a song, poem, or hymn esp. of praise. [1175 1225; ME ( < OF) < L canticulum, equiv. to cantic(um) song (see CANTICUM) + ulum ULE] *… …   Universalium

  • canticle — noun a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text …   Wiktionary

  • prose — Synonyms and related words: banality, bromide, causerie, chat, chestnut, chin, cliche, commonplace, commonplace expression, corn, expository writing, familiar tune, hackneyed saying, in prose, language, lieu commun, locus communis, matter of fact …   Moby Thesaurus

  • canticle — can•ti•cle [[t]ˈkæn tɪ kəl[/t]] n. mad one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services • Etymology: 1175–1225; ME (< OF) < L canticulum, der. of canticum song, der. of cantus …   From formal English to slang

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