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trochaic

 

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Adjective trochaic has 1 sense
  1. trochaic - of or consisting of trochees; "trochaic dactyl"

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Trochaic

Description:

Trochaic is an adjective that describes a specific rhythmic pattern in poetry and music. It refers to a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

Sample Sentences:

1. The trochaic rhythm of the poem added a lively and energetic tone.

2. The song featured a catchy trochaic beat that had everyone tapping their feet.

3. The poet effectively used trochaic meter to emphasize certain words and create a sense of movement in the verse.

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