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Letteratura - Generi di Poesia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai generi poetici come "sonetto", "ballata" e "ode".

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aubade
aubade
[sostantivo]

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

aubade

aubade

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ballad
ballad
[sostantivo]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

ballata

ballata

Ex: The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry. 
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abecedarian
abecedarian
[sostantivo]

a type of poem or acrostic in which each line, stanza, or word begins with the successive letters of the alphabet

abecedario, poema abecedario

abecedario, poema abecedario

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acrostic
acrostic
[sostantivo]

a poem or other piece of writing in which certain letters of each line, usually the initial letters, spell out a word or phrase

acrostico

acrostico

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concrete poetry
concrete poetry
[sostantivo]

a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

poesia concreta, poesia visiva

poesia concreta, poesia visiva

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didactic
didactic
[aggettivo]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didattico

didattico

Ex: The professor's lectures were highly didactic, providing students with valuable insights into the subject matter. 
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dirge
dirge
[sostantivo]

a song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief, especially one performed at a funeral or memorial

canto funebre

canto funebre

Ex: The choir sang a solemn dirge as the procession entered the chapel. 
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dramatic monologue
dramatic monologue
[sostantivo]

a poem in the narrative or speech form, in which the speaker's character is revealed while describing a situation or a series of events

monologo drammatico

monologo drammatico

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eclogue
eclogue
[sostantivo]

a form of poetry that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically consisting of a short, pastoral poem or dialogue between two shepherds

egloga, poema pastorale

egloga, poema pastorale

Ex: The poet's eclogue depicted a pastoral scene, with shepherds and nymphs gathering by a tranquil stream to share tales of love and loss. 
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ecopoetry
ecopoetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

ecopoesia, poesia ecologica

ecopoesia, poesia ecologica

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elegy
elegy
[sostantivo]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

elegia

elegia

Ex: The poet composed an elegy to mourn the passing of a beloved friend, capturing the grief and longing felt by those left behind. 
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elliptical
elliptical
[aggettivo]

a style of writing that employs brevity, omission, or suggestion, often omitting words, phrases, or entire sections of a sentence

ellittico

ellittico

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epic
epic
[sostantivo]

a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

epico

epico

Ex: The Iliad is one of the greatest epics of ancient Greek literature. 
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epigram
epigram
[sostantivo]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

epigramma

epigramma

Ex: Oscar Wilde's epigram, "I can resist everything except temptation," is widely quoted. 
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epithalamium
epithalamium
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

epitalamio, poema nuziale

epitalamio, poema nuziale

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epyllion
epyllion
[sostantivo]

a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

un tipo di poema narrativo originario della letteratura greca e romana antica,  tipicamente caratterizzato da uno stile breve e molto raffinato

un tipo di poema narrativo originario della letteratura greca e romana antica, tipicamente caratterizzato da uno stile breve e molto raffinato

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folk ballad
folk ballad
[sostantivo]

a type of narrative poem or song that is traditionally passed down through oral tradition and often tells a story of adventure, love, tragedy, or other dramatic events

ballata folkloristica, canzone narrativa tradizionale

ballata folkloristica, canzone narrativa tradizionale

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gnomic
gnomic
[aggettivo]

expressing general truths or aphorisms about life, often in a didactic or instructional tone, and frequently employing metaphors, paradoxes, and other literary devices to convey its meaning

gnomico, sentenzioso

gnomico, sentenzioso

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Horatian ode
Horatian ode
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that follows the structure and style of the odes written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, characterized by a relatively simple and informal tone, a personal and reflective voice, and a focus on themes of nature, love, and everyday life

ode oraziana, ode nello stile di Orazio

ode oraziana, ode nello stile di Orazio

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hymn
hymn
[sostantivo]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

inno

inno

Ex: The congregation sang a hymn at the beginning of the service. 
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lament
lament
[sostantivo]

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

lamento

lamento

Ex: The mournful lament played at the funeral echoed the grief of the attendees. 
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limerick
limerick
[sostantivo]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

quintilla joculare

quintilla joculare

Ex: She wrote a clever limerick for the poetry contest. 
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lyric
lyric
[sostantivo]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

lirico

lirico

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madrigal
madrigal
[sostantivo]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal

madrigal

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mock-heroic
mock-heroic
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that employs the style and language of epic or heroic poetry to satirize or parody a trivial or mundane subject, often using irony, exaggeration, and other comedic devices to create a humorous effect

eroicomico, mock-eroico

eroicomico, mock-eroico

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nonsense verse
nonsense verse
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

verso nonsenso, poesia assurda

verso nonsenso, poesia assurda

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occasional poetry
occasional poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

poesia occasionale, poesia di circostanza

poesia occasionale, poesia di circostanza

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light poetry
light poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

poesia leggera, poesia umoristica

poesia leggera, poesia umoristica

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ode
ode
[sostantivo]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

ode

ode

Ex: The poet wrote an ode to celebrate the beauty of nature. 
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palinode
palinode
[sostantivo]

a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

palinodia, ritrattazione poetica

palinodia, ritrattazione poetica

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panegyric
panegyric
[sostantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegirico, elogio

panegirico, elogio

Ex: In his speech, he wrote a panegyric to his parents, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout his career. 
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pastoral
pastoral
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

pastorale, idillio

pastorale, idillio

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Pindaric ode
Pindaric ode
[sostantivo]

a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

ode pindarica, ode di Pindaro

ode pindarica, ode di Pindaro

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slam
slam
[sostantivo]

a competitive event in which poets recite original work and the audience evaluates and selects the winner

Slam

Slam

Ex: She performed her poem at the local poetry slam. 
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verbless poetry
verbless poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

poesia senza verbi, poesia averbale

poesia senza verbi, poesia averbale

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crown of sonnets
crown of sonnets
[sostantivo]

a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

corona di sonetti, ciclo di sonetti

corona di sonetti, ciclo di sonetti

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found poetry
found poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

poesia trovata, poesia oggettuale

poesia trovata, poesia oggettuale

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haiku
haiku
[sostantivo]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

Haiku

Haiku

Ex: She wrote a haiku about the changing seasons. 
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tanka
tanka
[sostantivo]

a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines, with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7

tanka, forma tradizionale di poesia giapponese composta da cinque righe

tanka, forma tradizionale di poesia giapponese composta da cinque righe

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syllabic
syllabic
[aggettivo]

(of verse) using a specific number of syllables per line or stanza, rather than relying on a specific meter or rhyme scheme

sillabico, verso sillabico

sillabico, verso sillabico

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sonnet
sonnet
[sostantivo]

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

sonetto

sonetto

Ex: He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet. 
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Shakespearean sonnet

a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

sonetto shakespeariano, sonetto di Shakespeare

sonetto shakespeariano, sonetto di Shakespeare

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blank verse
blank verse
[sostantivo]

a verse without rhyme, especially one with ten syllables and five stresses, known as an iambic pentameter

verso vuoto

verso vuoto

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clerihew
clerihew
[sostantivo]

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

clerihew, una forma umoristica di poesia composta da quattro versi

clerihew, una forma umoristica di poesia composta da quattro versi

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