Anacreontic verse is an Ancient Greek lyrical form, consisting of 20- to 30-line poems with three to five syllables per line.
Developed by 6th century B.C. poet Anacreon, Anacreontic verse is one of many Ancient Greek forms that emerged during the height of the dramatic, musical, artistic, and poetic culture. The poems revolved around themes of love, infatuation, revelry, festivals, and observations of everyday life.
Anacreontic verse used themes of revelry, festivals, love, and infatuation.
| Rhyme: | None specific |
| Structure: | 20 to 30 lines, three to five syllables per line |
| Measure/Beat: | Dimeter |
| Common Themes: | Love, infatuation, revelry, festivals (Dionysian), and observations of everyday life |
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