RHYMER

rhymer, rhymester, versifier, poetizer, poetiser

(noun) a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Rhymer

A surname.

Etymology

Noun

rhymer (plural rhymers)

(archaic) A minstrel.

One who makes, composes, or recites rhymes or simple poems.

Source: Wiktionary


Rhym"er, n.

Definition: One who makes rhymes; a versifier; -- generally in contempt; a poor poet; a poetaster. This would make them soon perceive what despicaple creatures our common rhymers and playwriters be. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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