trochee (Meaning)
Wordnet
trochee (n)
a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllables
Webster
trochee (n.)
A foot of two syllables, the first long and the second short, as in the Latin word ante, or the first accented and the second unaccented, as in the English word motion; a choreus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trochee
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trochee Sentence Examples
- The trochee's rhythm beat a steady pace upon the sand.
- A soft trochee echoed through the silent forest.
- The dancer's feet tapped out a perfect trochee with each step.
- The poet's trochee-laden verse flowed effortlessly from his pen.
- The trochee's distinctive pattern marked the entrance of the hero.
- The song's trochee rhythm inspired the listeners to dance.
- The marching band's trochee beat resonated throughout the crowd.
- The trochee's emphasis made the line of poetry particularly memorable.
- The trochee's rhythm echoed the heartbeat of the character.
- The trochee became an integral part of the musical composition.
FAQs About the word trochee
a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllablesA foot of two syllables, the first long and the second short, as in the Latin word ante, or the first accented
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The trochee's rhythm beat a steady pace upon the sand.
A soft trochee echoed through the silent forest.
The dancer's feet tapped out a perfect trochee with each step.
The poet's trochee-laden verse flowed effortlessly from his pen.
