(n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song.
(n.) The repetition of words in an inverse order; as, the master of the servant and the servant of the master.
(n.) The retort or turning of an adversary's plea against him.
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Strophe
Definition:
(n.) In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe.
Example Sentences:
(1) Me, I can't do it, this bouquet of childish strophes Is all I can offer, a sickly trouvère of Paris: Be kind and, to reward me, come down on the mischievous Lips of One I know, Kiss, and laugh.