Dithyramb Definition

dĭthĭ-răm, -rămb
noun
In ancient Greece, an impassioned choric hymn in honor of Dionysus.
Webster's New World
An irregular poetic expression suggestive of the ancient Greek dithyramb.
American Heritage
Any extravagantly emotional speech or writing.
Webster's New World

A poem or oration in the same style.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Dithyramb

Noun

Singular:
dithyramb
Plural:
dithyrambs

Origin of Dithyramb

  • Latin dīthyrambus from Greek dīthurambos

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Ancient Greek διθύραμβος (dithúrambos)

    From Wiktionary

Dithyramb Sentence Examples

  • He flourished about 625 B.C. Several of the ancients ascribe to him the invention of the dithyramb and of dithyrambic poetry; it is probable, however, that his real service was confined to the organization of that verse, and the conversion of it from a mere drunken song, used in the Dionysiac revels, to a measured antistrophic hymn, sung by a trained body of performers.

  • Periander further appears as a patron of literature, for it was by his invitation that the poet Anion came to Corinth to organize the dithyramb.

  • The city was enriched with notable temples and public works (see § Archaeology), and became the home of several Cyclic poets and of Arlon, the perfecter of the dithyramb.

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