tetrameter

/tɛtrəˈmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of verse or meter consisting of four iambs or other types of feet per line.

“The poet specialized in writing tetrameter sonnets, which were known for their unique rhythm and flow.”

2. noun

A line of verse or poetry that consists of four feet or syllables.

“The tetrameter in the ancient Greek poem was a defining characteristic of its unique style.”

Synonyms

  • four-beat meter
  • four-footed verse
  • iambic meter

Antonyms

  • monometer
  • trimeter