anapestic

/ˌæ.nəˈpiː.stɪk/
adj 4noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of, relating to, or composed of, anapests.

2

Of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human) heartbeat pattern.

3

Of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry; see also limeric or limerick.

4

Of, or relating to, certain beats in specific types of drum rhythms, e.g. specific beats within the part played by the "surdo" drum.

noun

1

A verse that contains anapestic feet.

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