Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being an antistrophe, especially in poetry, where the second part of a poem mirrors the first.

“The professor analyzed the antistrophic structure of the ancient Greek poem.”

2. noun

a second part of a poem that mirrors the first, especially in the form of an antistrophe.

“The antistrophic section of the poem was a perfect mirror of the first stanza.”

3. noun

a part that is the counterpart or opposite of something.

“The antistrophic movement in the dance was a perfect counterpoint to the first part.”