strophe
noun
stro·phe
ˈstrō-(ˌ)fē
1
a
: a rhythmic system composed of two or more lines repeated as a unit
especially
: such a unit recurring in a series of strophic units
b
2
a
: the movement of the classical Greek chorus while turning from one side to the other of the orchestra
b
: the part of a Greek choral ode sung during the strophe of the dance
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