Category:Strophe

Stro"phe, n.; pl. Strophes. Etym: [nl., from gr. strap.]

Defn: in greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while Turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the Strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also Sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the note under Antistrophe.