METRE


Meaning of METRE in English

n. (US meter) 1 a any form of poetic rhythm, determined by the number and length of feet in a line. b a metrical group or measure. 2 the basic pulse and rhythm of a piece of music.

[ OF metre f. L metrum f. Gk metron MEASURE ]

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