What is another word for Sestine?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛstiːn] (IPA)

A Sestine is a complex form of poetry that consists of six stanzas, each containing six lines, followed by a final three-line stanza. The same six words are used to end each line in the first stanza, but in a different order. The same six words are used to end the lines of each subsequent stanza but in a different order each time. Synonyms for Sestine may include Sestina, a similar term, or "six sixes" to describe the poem's structure. Other synonyms may include patterned poetry, structured verse, and elaborate rhyming form. Regardless of the name used, the Sestine remains a challenging yet impressive poetic form that requires skill and creativity to master.

What are the hypernyms for Sestine?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    proper noun, 5-letter word, female name.

What are the antonyms for Sestine?

Usage examples for Sestine

Such, for instance, is the chanson d'amour, a form less artfully regulated indeed than the corresponding canzon or Sestine of the troubadours, but still of some intricacy.
"A Short History of French Literature"
George Saintsbury

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