Octosyllabic

Definition

Octosyllabic refers to a line of poetry that contains eight syllables. It is commonly used in Spanish literature and can create a rhythmic and concise effect in the poem.

Related terms

Alexandrine: A line of poetry that contains twelve syllables. It is often used in French literature.

Tetrameter: A line of poetry that contains four metrical feet or eight syllables. It is commonly found in English poetry.

Sonnet: A 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter, which can include octosyllabic lines.