metrical composition

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There is nothing said in this definition about rhythm or metre, and indeed Mill regarded as the vulgarest of all any definition of poetry which confounds it with metrical composition.

From The Literature of Ecstasy by Mordell, Albert

Suppose the word canto to be taken in its literal etymological sense, it would indicate a metrical composition meant to be sung or chanted.

From The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 by Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay)

As master and model in metrical composition he chose Martial, and in his epigrammatic turn he is akin to the great Latin poet.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 by Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert

You ought to study the rules of metrical composition before putting your thoughts into metre.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII. No. 358, November 6, 1886. by Peters, Charles

Study the Laws governing Metrical Composition If you feel you can best express yourself in verse, make a comprehensive study of the laws governing metrical composition.

From The Lure of the Pen A book for Would-Be Authors by Klickmann, Flora