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Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody in blue - are hunted to the edge of silence.
Jay Griffiths

Meaning of "rhapsody" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RHAPSODY

Via Latin from Greek rhapsōidia, from rhaptein to sew together + ōidē song.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RHAPSODY

rhapsody  [ˈræpsədɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RHAPSODY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rhapsody 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 RHAPSODY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rhapsody

Rhapsody may refer to: ▪ A work of epic poetry, or part of one, that is suitable for recitation at one time ▪ Rhapsode, a classical Greek professional performer of epic poetry...

Definition of rhapsody in the English dictionary

The first definition of rhapsody in the dictionary is a composition free in structure and highly emotional in character. Other definition of rhapsody is an expression of ecstatic enthusiasm. Rhapsody is also an epic poem or part of an epic recited by a rhapsodist.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RHAPSODY


bastardy
ˈbɑːstədɪ
beardie
ˈbɪədɪ
custody
ˈkʌstədɪ
jeopardy
ˈdʒɛpədɪ
Lombardy
ˈlɒmbədɪ
Mahanadi
məˈhɑːnədɪ
malady
ˈmælədɪ
melody
ˈmɛlədɪ
monopody
məˈnɒpədɪ
Monteverdi
ˌmɒntɪˈvɛədɪ
nobody
ˈnəʊbədɪ
parody
ˈpærədɪ
Picardy
ˈpɪkədɪ
prosody
ˈprɒsədɪ
Saturday
ˈsætədɪ
scaredy
ˈskɛədɪ
somebody
ˈsʌmbədɪ
threnody
ˈθrɛnədɪ
Verdi
ˈvɛədɪ
yesterday
ˈjɛstədɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RHAPSODY

rhagadiform
Rhamadhan
rhamnaceous
rhamnose
rhamnus
rhamphoid
rhamphotheca
rhamphothecae
rhanja
rhapontic
rhapsode
rhapsodic
rhapsodical
rhapsodically
rhapsodies
rhapsodise
rhapsodist
rhapsodize
rhatanies
rhatany

WORDS THAT END LIKE RHAPSODY

all-metal body
antibody
anybody
black body
bloody
body
Cody
embody
everybody
fat body
goody
governing body
homebody
hoody
monoclonal antibody
moody
Peabody
unibody
upper body
woody

Synonyms and antonyms of rhapsody in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rhapsody» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RHAPSODY

Find out the translation of rhapsody to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rhapsody from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rhapsody» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狂想曲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rhapsody
570 millions of speakers

English

rhapsody
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धुन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

افتتان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рапсодия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rapsódia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মহাকাব্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rhapsodie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rhapsody
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rhapsodie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラプソディ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

랩소디
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rhapsody
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tập văn tạp biên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உணர்ச்சிக் கொந்தளிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अत्यानंदाचा आविष्कार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rapsodi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rapsodia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Rhapsody
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рапсодія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rapsodie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ραψωδία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rhapsody
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rhapsody
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rhapsody
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rhapsody

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RHAPSODY»

The term «rhapsody» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.368 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RHAPSODY» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «RHAPSODY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rhapsody.
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Jay Griffiths
Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody in blue - are hunted to the edge of silence.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RHAPSODY»

Discover the use of rhapsody in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rhapsody and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rhapsody: Child of Blood
Rhapsody, n, (1542) 1: a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation 2 archaic: a miscellaneous collection 3 a (1): a highly emotional utterance (2): a highly emotional literary work (3): effusively rapturous or extravagant discourse b: ...
Elizabeth Haydon, 2000
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Rhapsody: Child of Blood
In a story set within the smoldering forges of the Cauldron, Rhapsody uses her singing talents and the help of Achmed the Snake and his friend Grunther to reach Sagia, the great tree that enables them to journey 1400 years into the future.
Elizabeth Haydon, 2000
3
Rhapsody
Shows and provides closeup glimpses of a work of art painted on seven rows of one hundred and forty-two enameled steel plates, and discusses its creation
Jennifer Bartlett, 1985
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Rhapsody
A collection of ten stories and three previously uncollected pieces by a Welsh author whose extremely controlled studies of constrained desire, Loneliness and incomplete relationships reflect her brief life.
Dorothy Edwards, 2007
5
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
A study of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as musical work, historical event and cultural document.
David Schiff, 1997
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Revelation's Rhapsody: Listening to the Lyrics of the Lamb: ...
This excellent resource is designed to help the Bible student study the book of Revelation. It is not a commentary, but guide to effective, accurate study of this very important book of the Bible.
Robert Lowery, 2006
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Rhapsody in Red: How Western Classical Music Became Chinese
"Every chapter is as exiting as it is revealing. The book is thoroughly researched, with superb bibliography. I am ecstatic; my students will be electrified.
Sheila Melvin, Jindong Cai, 2004
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I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody
A risky and risqué prison memoir depicts the collective nightmare of life under Saddam.
‎2007
9
Ricky Tims Rhapsody Quilts: Inspiring, Amazing—Create Your Own!
Make One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Quilts With a Traditional Flair - Ricky Tims Shows You How!
Ricky Tims, 2010
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Celtic Fantasy-Rhapsody Quilts: Design Companion Vol. 3 to ...
Make an unforgettable heirloom quilt with complete ready-to-use, full-size freezer paper pattern, 9 bonus quilt plans, and 25 Celtic appliqu, designs.
Ricky Tims, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RHAPSODY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rhapsody is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rhapsody Music Service Now Has 3 Million Paying Subscribers
Rhapsody has been around since 2001, but the company only hit two million paying subscribers last summer. Part of the recent growth can be attributed to ... «Variety, Jul 15»
2
Watch Kanye West Briefly Cover Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Whether or not this whole hubbub weighed into West's decision to open his set with a rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" isn't clear, but it seems to be a ... «SF Weekly, Jun 15»
3
Queen to Toast 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with Beer Brand
Queen at Les Ambassadeurs where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of one million of their hit single 'Bohemian ... «Billboard, Jun 15»
4
Rhapsody to make 30 million songs playable directly in tweets
AUSTIN, Texas — Rhapsody, the online music streaming service, announced today that it is making 30 million songs from its catalog available for tweeting and ... «VentureBeat, Mar 15»
5
Rhapsody, keeping up growth, reaches 2.5M paid users
Still, although this growth is a positive sign for the newly resurgent Rhapsody, which was founded in 2001, the company remains well behind younger, ... «CNET, Feb 15»
6
Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody 'good song if unwell or down'
Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody is a good song for people to listen to if they feel unwell or down, a poll suggests. A ComRes survey for BBC local radio for Faith in ... «BBC News, Oct 14»
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Panic! at the Disco Performed a Live Cover of 'Bohemian Rhapsody
Ever wonder what Panic! at the Disco has been up to lately? They're back on our radar right now thanks to a recent performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”. «TIME, Sep 14»
8
Rhapsody Acquires SoundTracking And Exfm To Boost Music …
Rhapsody, the stalwart music streaming service with 2 million paying subscribers, today acquired Schematic Labs, makers of “Instagram for songs” app ... «TechCrunch, Aug 14»
9
Rhapsody expands its music streaming into Latin America and …
Established in 2001, Rhapsody helped start the music streaming business before Spotify, Rdio, the iTunes Store and even the iPod. And while the latest services ... «The Next Web, Jul 14»
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Rhapsody Launches Another New Music Service, With T-Mobile's …
The carrier is partnering with Rhapsody, and will promote the service and offer discounts on it. And if you use T-Mobile's top-tier “Simple Choice Unlimited Plan,” ... «Re/code, Jun 14»

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