What is another word for hexameters?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛksɐmˌiːtəz] (IPA) 
Hexameters are a type of poetic meter that consists of six metrical feet per line. These meters are often found in ancient Greek and Roman literature, as well as some contemporary poetry. There are several synonyms that are often used to describe hexameters, including dactylic hexameter, heroic hexameter, and elegiac hexameter. Dactylic hexameter is a type of meter that uses one long syllable followed by two short syllables in each foot, while heroic hexameter is a form of dactylic hexameter often used in epic poetry. Elegiac hexameter is another type of meter often used in elegies, which is a form of lyric poetry that mourns the loss of love or a person.
