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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POLYHYMNIA

Latin, from Greek Polumnia full of songs.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYHYMNIA

Polyhymnia  [ˌpɒlɪˈhɪmnɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYHYMNIA

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Polyhymnia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POLYHYMNIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polyhymnia

Polyhymnia

Polyhymnia, was in Greek mythology the Muse of sacred poetry, sacred hymn, dance, and eloquence as well as agriculture and pantomime. She is depicted as very serious, pensive and meditative, and often holding a finger to her mouth, dressed in a long cloak and veil and resting her elbow on a pillar. Polyhymnia is also sometimes credited as being the Muse of geometry and meditation. In Bibliotheca historica, Diodorus Siculus wrote, "Polyhymnia, because by her great praises she brings distinction to writers whose works have won for them immortal fame...". She appears in Dante's Divine Comedy: Paradiso. Canto XXIII, line 56, and is referenced in modern works of fiction.

Definition of Polyhymnia in the English dictionary

The definition of Polyhymnia in the dictionary is the Muse of singing, mime, and sacred dance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYHYMNIA


Albania
ælˈbeɪnɪə
amnia
ˈæmnɪə
Armenia
ɑːˈmiːnɪə
Bosnia
ˈbɒznɪə
Caledonia
ˌkælɪˈdəʊnɪə
California
ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪə
columnea
kəˈlʌmnɪə
engineer
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə
Estonia
ɛˈstəʊnɪə
hypersomnia
ˌhaɪpəˈsɒmnɪə
hypolimnia
ˌhaɪpəʊˈlɪmnɪə
insomnia
ɪnˈsɒmnɪə
linear
ˈlɪnɪə
Lithuania
ˌlɪθjʊˈeɪnɪə
near
nɪə
Pennsylvania
ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnɪə
Romania
rəʊˈmeɪnɪə
Slovenia
sləʊˈviːnɪə
Tanzania
ˌtænzəˈnɪə
Virginia
vəˈdʒɪnɪə

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYHYMNIA

ammonia
Baja California
Britannia
Campania
Catalonia
Catania
eugenia
Gdynia
Hispania
hryvnia
insignia
leishmania
mania
Mauritania
New Caledonia
Oceania
Patagonia
Tasmania
tenia
West Virginia

Synonyms and antonyms of Polyhymnia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Polyhymnia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYHYMNIA

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The translations of Polyhymnia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Polyhymnia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Polyhymnia
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Polimnia
570 millions of speakers

English

Polyhymnia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Polyhymnia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Polyhymnia
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Polyhymnia
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Polímnia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Polyhymnia
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Polymnie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polyhymnia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polyhymnia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリムニヤ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Polyhymnia
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polyhymnia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Polyhymnia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Polyhymnia
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉलीहिमनिआ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

polymnia
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Polimnia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Polyhymnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Polyhymnia
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Polyhymnia
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Πολύμνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Polyhymnia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Polyhymnia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Polyhymnia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Polyhymnia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYHYMNIA»

The term «Polyhymnia» is regularly used and occupies the 91.324 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYHYMNIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Polyhymnia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYHYMNIA»

Discover the use of Polyhymnia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Polyhymnia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Polyhymnia: The Rhetoric of Horatian Lyric Discourse
Exploring four rhetorical strategies what he calls modes of assimilation, authentication, consolation, and praise and dispraise Davis produces enlightening, new interpretations of this classic work.
Gregson Davis, 1991
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The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences
Polyhymnia, asteroid 33 (the 33rd asteroid to be discovered, on October 28, 1854 ), is approximately 62 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 4.8 years. Poly- hymnia is named after the Greek muse of singing, mime, rhetoric, and ...
James R. Lewis, 2003
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Polyhymnia: A Collection of Quartets and Choruses for Male ...
Originally published in 1897, Polyhymnia is a collection of compositions and arrangements for male voices in three and four parts, for the especial use of young singers in schools, and also for societies in clubs where such selections are ...
John W. Tufts, 2002
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The Works of George Peele: David and Bethsabe. Battle of ...
Polyhymnia, Describing the honourable Triumph at Tylt, before her Maiestie, on the 17. of November last past, being the first day of the three and thirtith yeare of Her Highitesse raigne. With Sir Henrie Lea his resignation of honour at Tylt, to her ...
George Peele, Alexander Dyce, 1829
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Roman Theater and Society: E. Togo Salmon Papers I
formances pur on by dramatic actors, a suggestion that is supported by Lucian's own description of rragic performances in his day as well as by representations of tragic actors in mosaics and figurines.33 The Muse Polyhymnia and Pantomime ...
William J. Slater, 1996
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A History of Baroque Music
Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica . . . (1619). Forty chorale concertos in the polychoral style of Giovanni Gabrieli, Praetorius s most modern vocal collection. For one to twenty-one parts, which are divided in from two to six choruses, and ...
George J. Buelow, 2004
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Ancient Greek Religion: Temple of Artemis, Lykaion, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, LLC Books, 2010
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Ancient Greek Religion, Including: Lykaion, Oracle, ...
This particular book is a collaboration focused on Ancient Greek religion.More info: Greek religion encompasses the collection of beliefs and rituals practised in ancient Greece in the form of both popular public religion and cult practices ...
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Bruce Springsteen and Philosophy: Darkness on the Edge of Truth
But Leonard's favorite Muses are Erato and Polyhymnia. Erato, as you might guess, gives her boys erotic poetry and marriage songs. “Joan of Arc” is principally hers. Polyhymnia, as you might also guess, is responsible for hymns— sacred ...
Randall Auxier, Doug Anderson, 2013
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The Orbit of Polyhymnia and the Mass of Jupiter
The motion of Polyhymnia is sensitive to the mass of Jupiter because of nearly commensurate mean motions and actual close approaches.
Paul M. Janiczek, 1971

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYHYMNIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Polyhymnia is used in the context of the following news items.
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UP Concert Chorus wins Grand Prize in Poland choral fest
For winning the Grand Prize, the choir received the statuette Golden Polyhymnia (Muse of Choral Art) and cash. ADVERTISEMENT. Earlier ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
2
UP Concert Chorus champion at Poland International Choral tilt
... Javier Busto (Spain/Sweden) and Rihard Dubra (Latvia) as jury members — the UPCC received a statuette, the “Golden Polyhymnia (Muse ... «Philippine Star, Jun 15»
3
UP Concert Chorus bags top prize in Krakow Fest
The honor came with €2,000 and a golden statuette of Polyhymnia, the muse of choral art. With artistic director Jai Sabas-Aracama at its helm, ... «BusinessWorld Online Edition, Jun 15»
4
Nine Ladies Dancing: The Muses on Ancient Coins
Polyhymnia means “many hymns.” As the Muse of Sacred Song (and later of Rhetoric), her symbol is a veil or wreath, possibly of flowers. «CoinWeek, May 15»
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BWW Reviews: The Gods Prevail in NYCB's Black and White Festival II
His muses, Hyltin as Terpsichore, Sara Mearns as Polyhymnia, and Ana Sophia Scheller as Calliope, encountered difficulties of their own. «Broadway World, May 15»
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Review: City Ballet's New Gods and Duos
Lauren Lovette as Calliope and Ashly Isaacs — who, in a Polyhymnia debut, impressed with a springy jump and crisp pirouettes — infused the ... «New York Times, May 15»
7
9 Goddesses to Help With Money, Love, and Protection
Each had their own distinct area of expertise: Calliope was Muse of epic poetry; Clio, history; Erato, the lyre; Euterpe, the flute; Polyhymnia, ... «Huffington Post, May 15»
8
Orphic Paris, Part XIV
In his revised version, three muses—Calliope (poetry), Polyhymnia (mime), and Terpsichore (dance)—teach Apollo what there is to know. «The New Yorker, Apr 15»
9
News: Musical celebrations for IWD 2015
Ahmed's piece, Polyhymnia – commissioned by diversity organisation Tomorrow's Warriors and supported by the PRS Women Make Music ... «Sinfini Music, Mar 15»
10
The Fair Intellectual Club, Assembly Roxy, Review
Poor Polyhymnia (Samara MacLaren) seems permanently distraught at the prospect of what has to be an arranged marriage to the bunioned, ... «EdinburghGuide.com, Mar 15»

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