What is another word for common meter?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒmən mˈiːtə] (IPA) 
Common meter is a rhythmic pattern used in hymns and songs, typically consisting of four lines in iambic tetrameter followed by four lines in iambic trimeter, giving it a 4-3-4-3 pattern. However, there are other terms used to describe this pattern, such as ballad meter, Hymnal measure, or short meter. These terms may vary depending on the cultural or regional contexts in which they are used. Some may also refer to common meter as long meter or Common Measure, which can be confusing. Nonetheless, these terms all refer to the same rhythmic pattern that is widely used in Christian hymns and various popular songs, such as "Amazing Grace" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".
