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rhap·so·dy Audio Help /ˈræpsədi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rap-suh-dee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -dies. 1. Music. an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation.
2. an ecstatic expression of feeling or enthusiasm.
3. an epic poem, or a part of such a poem, as a book of the Iliad, suitable for recitation at one time.
4. a similar piece of modern literature.
5. an unusually intense or irregular poem or piece of prose.
6. Archaic. a miscellaneous collection; jumble.


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[Origin: 1535–45; < L rhapsōdia < Gk rhapsōidía recital of epic poetry, equiv. to rhapsōid(ós) rhapsodist + -ia -y3]
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n. pl. rhap·so·dies

Exalted or excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
A literary work written in an impassioned or exalted style.
A state of elated bliss; ecstasy.
Music A usually instrumental composition of irregular form that often incorporates improvisation.
An ancient Greek epic poem or a portion of one suitable for uninterrupted recitation.