/ˈiːæmbi/ (EE-am-bee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of metrical foot in poetry, consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable and then an unstressed syllable.

“The iambe is commonly used in iambic pentameter, a popular poetic form.”

2. noun

A term used in music to describe a rhythmic pattern, often associated with the heartbeat.

“The singer’s iambe added a sense of urgency to the song.”