triptote

/ˈtraɪptət/ or /ˈtraɪp.toʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A short poem consisting of 13 lines, with a specific rhyming pattern and meter, especially one written in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The poet’s collection included several triptotes that showcased her mastery of Renaissance-style verse.”

Synonyms

  • elegy
  • ode

Antonyms

  • narrative
  • prose