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Definition of Rhapsody
1. Noun. An epic poem adapted for recitation.
Definition of Rhapsody
1. n. A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; -- called also a book.
Definition of Rhapsody
1. Noun. An ancient Greek epic poem (or part of one) suitable for uninterrupted recitation. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) A random collection or medley; a miscellany or confused string of stories, words etc. ¹
3. Noun. An exalted or exaggeratedly enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing. ¹
4. Noun. (music) An instrumental composition of irregular form often incorporating improvisation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rhapsody
1. an exalted expression of feeling [n -DIES]
Medical Definition of Rhapsody
1. Origin: F. Rhapsodie, L. Rhapsodia, Gr, fr. A rhapsodist; to sew, stith together, unite + a song. See Ode. 1. A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; called also a book. 2. A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition. "A rhapsody of words." . "A rhapsody of tales." 3. A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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