Pie quebrado
Definition
Pie quebrado refers to a type of poetic verse that consists of lines with varying syllable counts. It is commonly used in Spanish poetry and adds a rhythmic and musical quality to the text.
Related terms
Verso libre: This term refers to free verse, which is poetry that does not follow any specific rhyme or meter pattern.
Rima consonante: This term refers to consonant rhyme, where the final stressed syllables of two or more words have the same sound.
Estrofa: This term refers to a stanza or group of lines in a poem that are separated by spaces.
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AP Spanish Literature - 4.2 Rima LIII, "Volverán las oscuras golondrinas” – Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
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