tercet
tercet
Definition
ter·cet (tʉr′sit, tər set′)
noun
a group of three lines that rhyme with one another or are connected by rhyme with an adjacent triplet or triplets
Etymology: Fr < It terzetto, dim. of terzo < L tertius, third
tercet
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- transitional: The fifth canto can be divided into two equal parts with a transitional tercet.
Browse dictionary entries near tercet
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