Where does “rapsodia” come from?
rapsodia (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek ῥαψῳδία, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή, from Ancient Greek ἀείδω, from Proto-Hellenic awéidō — to sing.
rapsodia (Italian): rhapsody
Ancestry of “rapsodia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ῥαψῳδία | recitation of Epic poetry; Epic composition;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ᾠδή | song, ode; legend, tale, story |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀείδω | To sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | awéidō | to sing |
Words derived from “rapsodia”