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rhapsody vs epos

epos vs rhapsody

rhapsody and epos both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rhapsody Yes No No No
epos Yes No No No
As nouns, epos is a hypernym of rhapsody; that is, epos is a word with a broader meaning than rhapsody:
  • rhapsody: (in ancient Greece) an epic poem adapted for recitation
  • epos: a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Other hypernyms of rhapsody include epic, epic poem, heroic poem.
rhapsody (noun) epos (noun)
(in ancient Greece) an epic poem adapted for recitation a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
(music) a free instrumental composition in one extended movement; typically emotional or exuberant in character a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme
an enthusiastic expression of emotion
Difference between rhapsody and epos

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