Definition of rhapsody Rhapsody
/ɹæˈpsʌdi/ - [ratpsudee] - rhap•so•dy
We found 9 definitions of rhapsody from 4 different sources.
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What does rhapsody mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: rhapsodies |
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| rhapsody - an epic poem adapted for recitation | ||
| epic, epic poem, heroic poem, epos a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rhapsody (Noun)
An ancient Greek epic poem or part of one suitable for uninterrupted recitation. - rhapsody (Noun)
A random collection or medley; a miscellany or confused string of stories, words etc. - rhapsody (Noun)
An exalted or exaggeratedly enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing. - rhapsody (Noun)
An instrumental composition of irregular form often incorporating improvisation.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- rhapsody (n.)
A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; -- called also a book. - rhapsody (n.)
A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition. - rhapsody (n.)
A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies."
Part of speech
🔤- rhapsody, noun, singular of rhapsodies.
