Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Iambic Senarius.
Iambic Senarius - as a noun
An iambic line of six feet that allows for numerous variations, used for the theatre by poets such as plautus and terence.
Example: "Variations in iambic senarius are due to resolution (replacing a long with two shorts) and anceps (when a syllable may be either long or short)."
Example Sentences
"The iambic senarius is a common meter used in Ancient Roman poetry."
"In iambic senarius, each line consists of six iambs."
"The iambic senarius is often used in dramatic poetry."
"Traditionally, iambic senarius was written in Latin."
"The iambic senarius was also utilized in early Italian poetry."
