metrical composition

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From these indications it has been suggested that the whole inscription is a metrical composition, a short poem or hymn—perhaps one leaf of an Anatolian Book of Psalms whose other pages have perished.

From The Sea-Kings of Crete by Baikie, James

Throughout the following pages “verse” stands for any kind of metrical composition as distinguished from prose.

From Rhymes and Meters A Practical Manual for Versifiers by Winslow, Horatio

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

Wordsworth apologizes for using the word "Poetry" as synonymous with metrical composition.

From Adventures in Criticism by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Tim Tippin should study the art of metrical composition.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 354, October 9, 1886 by Peters, Charles