rhapsode

English

/ˈɹæpˌsoʊd/

noun
Definitions
  • One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not a writer of poetry.
  • The interpreter of a poem.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ῥαψῳδός (performer of Epic poetry).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ῥαψῳδός

Gloss

performer of Epic poetry

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