ode

English

/əʊd/, /oʊd/

noun
Definitions
  • A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French ode derived from Latin ōda derived from Ancient Greek ᾠδή (song, ode, poem intended to be sung).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ᾠδή

Gloss

song, ode, poem intended to be sung

Concept
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Kanji

歌, 唄

Emoji
🎵

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