Meaning of DITHYRAMB
| Pronunciation: | | 'dithu`ram
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- [n] (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
- [n] a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing
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| | See Also: | | address, anthem, hymn, piece of writing, speech, writing, written material | |
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| | Definition: | | \Dith"y*ramb\, n. [L. dithyrambus, Gr. ? a kind of
lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus; also, a name of Bacchus; of
unknown origin: cf. F. dithyrambe.]
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. --Bentley.
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