ode
UK: əʊd | US: oʊd
n. A lyric poem, typically addressed to a particular subject, with elevated emotion and formal style.
n. A classical poetic form originating in ancient Greece, often sung or accompanied by music.
No data yet.
The word "ode" comes directly from the Greek ōidḗ (ᾠδή), meaning "song" or "chant." It entered English via Latin oda and French ode. Unlike compound words, "ode" retains its original Greek spelling and meaning without separable morphemes. Its evolution reflects the enduring influence of classical poetry, where odes were performed with musical accompaniment.
Keats wrote a famous ode to a nightingale.
The poet composed an ode to celebrate the beauty of nature.
Ancient Greek odes were often performed at public festivals.
Shelley's "Ode to the West Wind" is a masterpiece of Romantic poetry.
The students analyzed the structure of Pindaric odes in class.