Definitions

1. noun

A repeated or overused element in a composition, such as a phrase, a figure of speech, or a plot device, used to convey a particular idea or emotion.

“The author’s use of the same metaphor over and over became a tired trop.”

2. noun

A region or area of the tropics.

“The expedition traveled through the dense trop near the equator.”

3. noun

A short piece of music or a musical phrase repeated throughout a piece.

“The composer used a familiar trop to create a sense of continuity throughout the symphony.”

4. verb

To place or move something in a particular position, especially to a higher or more prominent position.

“The artist troped the painting to give it more emphasis.”

5. verb

To make something more obvious or noticeable, especially by using a particular technique or device.

“The director troped the special effects to make the scene more dramatic.”