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metrical Definition

met·ri·cal (metri kəl)

adjective

  1. of or composed in meter or verse
  2. of, involving, or used in measurement; metric

Etymology: L metricus < Gr metrikos (see meter & -ic) + -al

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metrical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • psalm: Moreover, the only music sold in the whole place is Scottish Metrical psalms.
  • verse: Croft is working within traditional poetic formats, with pretty strict metrical verses and with firm rhyming schemes.
  • rhythm: What, then, was the early modern experience of metrical rhythm?
  • pattern: Thus any tune of a given metrical pattern could readily be matched with the words of any hymn in the same metrical pattern.
  • foot: Each line consists of two metrical feet, of various standard types.
  • composition: We regret all the " Last Lyrics " and a good many more of Mr. Massey's later metrical compositions.