morae

[mɔːˈreɪ]

morae Definition

a unit of time in quantitative verse equal to the time required for a short syllable.

Using morae: Examples

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  • Example

    In classical Japanese poetry, each line is composed of a specific number of morae.

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Summary: morae in Brief

'Morae' [mɔːˈreɪ] is a noun that refers to a unit of time in quantitative verse. It is equivalent to the time taken for a short syllable. This term is commonly used in classical Japanese poetry where each line is composed of a specific number of morae.