Definition of Anacrusis

1. n. A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.

Definition of Anacrusis

1. Noun. (prosody) An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse. ¹

2. Noun. (music) An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anacrusis

1. [n -CRUSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anacrusis

anaconda
anacondae
anacondas
anacoustic
anacreontic
anacreontics
anacrogynous
anacronym
anacronyms
anacrotic
anacrotic limb
anacrotic pulse
anacrotism
anacruses
anacrusic
anacrusis (current term)
anacusis
anacyclic
anacyclosis
anadama bread
anadem
anadems
anadenia
anadicrotic
anadicrotism
anadidymus
anadiploses
anadiplosis
anadiplotic
anadipsia

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