Dithyramb Definition | What is Dithyramb? - PoetrySoup
Definition
[n] (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
[n] a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing
Greek lyric poem (possibly invented by Arion) sung in honour of the God Bacchus. Alexander's Feast by John Dryden is a more recent example.
See Also...
address, anthem, hymn, piece of writing, speech, writing, written material
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