kasida Definition
- 1a classical Arabic or Persian poem with a tripartite structure
- 2a poem in praise of someone or something
Using kasida: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kasida" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The poet recited a beautiful kasida at the ceremony.
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The kasida was written in honor of the king's coronation.
Phrases with kasida
a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry and common in Persian and Urdu poetry, consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain
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The ghazal is a popular form of poetry in the Middle East.
a lyric poem typically of elaborate or irregular metrical form and expressive of exalted or enthusiastic emotion
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Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale' is one of the most famous odes in English literature.
a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line
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Shakespeare's sonnets are some of the most famous in English literature.
Summary: kasida in Brief
A 'kasida' [kuh-see-duh] is a classical Arabic or Persian poem with a tripartite structure, often used to praise someone or something. Examples include 'The poet recited a beautiful kasida at the ceremony.' and 'The kasida was written in honor of the king's coronation.' Other forms of poetry include 'ghazal,' 'ode,' and 'sonnet.'
