The Ode
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The ode is a formal poem that originated in ancient Greece as a song or chant accompanied by dance. Traditionally, odes celebrate or praise their subject and are directed at something not present. They can explore personal or general issues. Odes are usually moderate to long in length and formal in nature. There are three main types: Pindaric odes follow a three-part structure and were performed with music; Horatian odes are more contemplative; and irregular odes contain elements of other ode types but with a flexible format.
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The Ode
- 1. The Ode
- 2. Background Comes from the Greek word aeidein, which means to sing or chant Originally included an element of both song and dance The poets of the Romantic Period sometimes used the ode to explore personal or general problems; their odes often reflected an element of nature
- 3. Characteristics Usually a moderate to longer length poem Formal in nature Directed to an event, a thing, or a person that is not present A celebration or a poem written in praise of its topic
- 4. Types Pindaric Performed with a chorus and dancers Made up of three parts: a formal opening, a middle section that mirrors the opening in form and length, and a final closing section that is a different length and a different meter than the first two parts Horatian More calm and contemplative than the Pindaric Less formal than the Pindaric; not as theatric – more for just a quiet reading Irregular Contains the tone and theme of the other types of odes, but the format could follow various options.