01 n. A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division …
pl.
Rhapsodies ((#))
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1.
A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; -- called also a book. Also: book
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2.
A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition.
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3.
A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's “Hungarian Rhapsodies.”(Mus.)