Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetrameter
noun
/ˈtɛtrəˌmɛtər/
Definition
A line of verse consisting of four metrical feet.
Examples
- The phrase ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ uses iambic tetrameter.
- Many children’s nursery rhymes are written in tetrameter for a playful rhythm.
- In the poem, the author used tetrameter to evoke a sense of movement.
Meaning
In poetry, tetrameter refers to a rhythmic structure that contains four feet per line, creating a specific flow and cadence.
Synonyms
- quatrain
- four-foot line
- quadratic verse
