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rhap·so·dy
 (r  p  s  -d  )
KEY
NOUN:
pl.
rhap·so·dies
- Exalted or excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
- A literary work written in an impassioned or exalted style.
- A state of elated bliss; ecstasy.
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Music
A usually instrumental composition of irregular form that often incorporates improvisation.
- An ancient Greek epic poem or a portion of one suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin rhaps dia, section of an epic poem, from Greek rhapsidi , from rhapsidein, to recite poems : rhaptein
, rhaps-, to sew; see wer-
2 in Indo-European roots + aoid, id, song; see wed-
2 in Indo-European roots
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