prosody
play
noun
pros·o·dy
\ˈprä-sə-dē, -zə-\
Simple Definition of prosody
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: the rhythm and pattern of sounds of poetry and language
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of prosody
pluralprosodies
1 : the study of versification; especially : the systematic study of metrical structure
2 : a particular system, theory, or style of versification
3 : the rhythmic and intonational aspect of language
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