Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

terze-rime

noun
/ˈtɛrzeɪ ˈriːm/
Definition
A verse form consisting of a series of tercets that are interconnected through a specific rhyme scheme.
Examples
  • Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy” is one of the most famous works written in terze-rime.
  • Modern poets often experiment with terze-rime to create a sense of continuity in their work.
Meaning
Used primarily in poetry, terze-rime creates a flowing, musical quality with its interlocking rhymes, typically following the ABA BCB CDC pattern.
Synonyms
  • tercet
  • triplet