Rhythmical figures in Pindar

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Pindar's meter employs rhythmical figures, enhancing metrical responsion through prosodic phrases and word boundaries.
Rhythmical figures include sequences of light syllables, forming distinct local prosodic events in individual poems.
The analysis draws on Snell’s study of lyric cola and modern syllabo-accentual poetry, emphasizing its innovative framework.
This exploration highlights an added level of complexity in Pindar's poetry, suggesting deeper layers of rhythm and meaning.

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Functionalist approach reveals complexity of Pindar's meter using rhythmical figures and prosodic phrases.

Борис Маслов (2025) studied this question.

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