ode
Poem of exaltation
An ode is a lyric poem, typically one that praises or celebrates its subject.
The classical form follows elaborate structures with stanzas and meter, but modern odes are often freer in form while retaining the tone of elevated address: Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale".
Informally, any tribute or enthusiastic appreciation may be called an ode: His essay was an ode to New York pizza.
Poem's line grouping
- verseMetered poetic passage
- meterDevice that measures usage
- rhymeMatching terminal sounds
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
strophe · antistrophe · couplet · quatrain · enjambment · apostrophe · invocation · exaltation
Operatic solo piece
- cantataVocal work with instruments
- oratorioUnstaged sacred choral work
- hymnReligious song of praise
- anthemOfficial song of praise
choral · lieder · composition · serenade · madrigal · chorale · recitative · libretto
Expression of deep respect
- praiseExpression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- honorsRecognition for achievement
recognition · salute · testimonial · veneration · reverence · dedication · glorification · eulogy
Mournful commemorative music
- threnodyMemorial song of grief
- lamentationPassionate expression of grief
- requiemMass for the deceased
- lamentMournful expression of grief
melancholy · sorrowful · remembrance · epitaph · valedictory · mournful · plaintive · memorial
stanza
Poem's line grouping
irregular · strophe · antistrophe · couplet · quatrain · enjambment · apostrophe · invocation · exaltation · lyricism
aria
Operatic solo piece
anthem · choral · lieder · composition · serenade · madrigal · chorale · recitative · libretto · vocalize
homage
Expression of deep respect
- praiseExpression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
honors · recognition · salute · testimonial · veneration · reverence · dedication · glorification · eulogy · commemoration
dirge
Mournful commemorative music
- threnodyMemorial song of grief
- lamentationPassionate expression of grief
- requiemMass for the deceased
lament · melancholy · sorrowful · remembrance · epitaph · valedictory · mournful · plaintive · memorial · consolation
- poetry termspoetry, rhyme, verse, rhythm, meter
- european versesonnet, ballad, villanelle, sestina, rondeau
- Greek tragedytragedy, Greek tragedy, Greek tragedies, Sophocles, Aeschylus
- poetry typeshaiku, sonnet, limerick, ballad, elegy
- music-inspired literaturejazz poetry, song lyrics, ballad, tone poem, beat poetry
- literary formsnovel, novels, novella, poetry, poetry collections
- Ode to JoyCelebrated choral hymn
- choral odeSung poem for voices