anlaute

/ˈɑnˌlaʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of poetic meter or rhythmic pattern in Germanic poetry, typically characterized by a specific number of syllables per line.

“The poet’s use of anlaute added a sense of musicality to her verse.”

Synonyms

  • alliterative verse
  • metrical pattern

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose