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Definition of Dithyramb
1. Noun. A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.
2. Noun. (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus).
Generic synonyms: Anthem, Hymn
Geographical relationships: Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic
Category relationships: Antiquity
Geographical relationships: Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic
Category relationships: Antiquity
Definition of Dithyramb
1. n. A kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus, usually sung by a band of revelers to a flute accompaniment; hence, in general, a poem written in a wild irregular strain.
Definition of Dithyramb
1. Noun. A choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus. ¹
2. Noun. A poem or oration in the same style. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dithyramb
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