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dithyramb

DITH-ee-ram

[Greek]

Ancient Greek songs written in praise of Dionysus. The term was also used in the 19th century, applied to music that intended to evoke the exotic emotions associated with Bacchus.

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Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:03:03