Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tercet
Noun
/ˈtərˌset/
Definition
A stanza of three lines, often with a specific rhyme scheme.
Examples
- Many poets use a tercet to add variety to their work, such as in the poetic form called a villanelle.
- In the poem, the first tercet introduces the theme, while the following ones develop it further.
- The poet crafted a beautiful tercet that captured the essence of the season.
Meaning
In poetry, a tercet refers to a group of three lines that may have a fixed rhyme pattern and are considered a distinct unit.
Synonyms
- Triplet
- Three-line stanza
