dithyramb

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Definitions

noun

A choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus.
A poem or oration in the same style.

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Synonyms

cyclic chorus dionysia comedy dionysian thiasus epinicion te deum skolion chorus dromos odeion epinician choriamb isodicon bouphonia choregus

Associated

arion dionysus corinth tragedy hymn greek honor rose composed developed

Rhymes

sham damn cram program slam ram clam dam jam epigram

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