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Lutherstrophe
Lutherstrophe () is a seven-line strophe used in Occitan and German song and literature. Rooted in Old Occitan lyric poetry and Minnesang, the strophe became popular in 16th-century Lutheran hymn. It is named after Martin Luther. History ;Chronology * Old Occitan lyric poetry, Troubadour * Cantiga de amor * Minnesang * German folk song * Lutheran hymn * German poetry Form The rhyme scheme is ABABCCB or ABABCCX. The seven individual lines are iambic. The first four lines are an alternating rhyme ABAB, like in German folk songs. This is followed by two lines of a third rhyme C, a couplet rhyme. The last line, as conclusion, is again the second rhyme B or does not rhyme X, an orphan. Thus it consists of a quatrain and a tercet. The scheme is related to rhyme royal ABABBCC in English literature. Examples Psalm 12 * Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh' darein Und lass' dich des erbarmen, Wie wenig sind der Heil'gen dein, Verlassen sind wir Armen: Dei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhyme Scheme
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other. An example of the ABAB rhyming scheme, from "To Anthea, who may Command him Anything", by Robert Herrick: Function in writing These rhyme patterns have various effects, and can be used to: * Control flow: If every line has the same rhyme (AAAA), the stanza will read as having a very quick flow, whereas a rhyme scheme like ABCABC can be felt to unfold more slowly. * Structure a poem's message and thought patterns: For example, a simple couplet with a rhyme scheme of AABB lends itself to simpler direct ideas, because the resolution comes in the very next line. Essentially these couplets can be thought of as self-contained statements. This idea of rhyme schemes reflecting thought processes is often discussed particularly regarding sonnets. * Determine whether ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
