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rhapsode

Rhapsode (noun) means one who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.

noun
1
One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.
2
The interpreter of a poem.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ῥαψῳδός (rhapsōidós).

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What is the meaning of rhapsode?

"rhapsode" (noun) means one who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.

What are the different meanings of rhapsode?

"rhapsode" has 2 main meanings: 1. One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry; 2. The interpreter of a poem.

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