Definition

Relating to a musical form where the same melody is repeated for each verse or section.

Example

The song is strophic, meaning it uses the same melody for each verse.

Conversation

I heard that new song by that band, and it’s so catchy!

Yeah, I love how the chorus is so strophic — it really sticks in your head.

Exactly! It makes me want to sing along every time.

Totally! That strophic style really works for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Strophic → It is formed from "strophē" (Greek, meaning a turn or a twist) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "strophic" refers to something that is related to or characterized by a turn or twist, often used in the context of music to describe a form that repeats the same music for each stanza.

Memory Tip

Imagine a song that 'turns' or 'twists' back to the same melody for each verse — that's what 'strophic' means, relating to the repeated structure in music.

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