Iambus
Translation of "iambus" into Russian
iambus
NounUK
/aɪˈæmbəs/
US
/aɪˈæmbəs/
iambus
iambi pl
iambuses pl
The poem is written in iambus.
Стихотворение написано ямбом.
Definitions
iambus
NounUK
/aɪˈæmbəs/
US
/aɪˈæmbəs/
A metrical foot in poetry consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
The line of verse was composed of five iambuses, creating a rhythmic pattern.
A line or verse written in iambic metre, especially in classical Greek or Latin poetry.
In Greek tragedy, dialogue was usually delivered in iambi, each iambus moving the drama forward.
(Classical prosody) A satirical poem or genre of poetry characterized by iambic metre.
Hipponax became famous for the harsh invective of his iambus, lashing out at his contemporaries.
Idioms and phrases
compose an iambus
The poet decided to compose an iambus for the upcoming competition.
сочинять ямб
Поэт решил сочинить ямб для предстоящего конкурса.
recite an iambus
She was asked to recite an iambus during the literature class.
декламировать ямб
Её попросили декламировать ямб на уроке литературы.
analyze an iambus
Students were required to analyze an iambus from ancient Greek poetry.
анализировать ямб
Студенты должны были анализировать ямб из древнегреческой поэзии.
identify an iambus
Can you identify an iambus in this line of verse?
определять ямб
Можешь определить ямб в этой строке стиха?
the rhythm of an iambus
The rhythm of an iambus gives the poem a natural flow.
ритм ямба
Ритм ямба придаёт стихотворению естественное звучание.