sprung rhythm: Meaning and Definition of

sprung' rhythm"

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a poetic rhythm characterized by the use of strongly accented syllables, often in juxtaposition, accompanied by an indefinite number of unaccented syllables in each foot, of which the accented syllable is the essential component.
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