Where does “rhapsody” come from?
Rhapsody comes from Middle French rhapsodie, from Latin rhapsodia, from Ancient Greek ῥαψῳδία, ultimately from ἀείδω meaning to sing.
rhapsody (English): An ancient Greek epic poem suitable for...
Definitions
- An ancient Greek epic poem suitable for...
Ancestry of “rhapsody”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | rhapsōdia | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ῥαψῳδία | recitation of Epic poetry; Epic composition;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾠδή | song, ode; legend, tale, story |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀείδω | To sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:... |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | awéidō | to sing |
Words derived from “rhapsody”