Terceto

Definition

A terceto is a three-line stanza commonly used in Spanish poetry. It typically follows an interlocking rhyme scheme (ABA BCB CDC) and can be found in various poetic forms such as terza rima or villanelle.

Related terms

Terza rima: Terza rima is an Italian poetic form consisting of tercets with an interlocking rhyme scheme (ABA BCB CDC). It was popularized by Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy."

Villanelle: A villanelle is a highly structured poem composed of five tercets followed by a quatrain. It has specific repetition patterns and rhyme schemes, making it a challenging form to master.

Encabalgamiento: This term refers to the continuation of a sentence or phrase beyond the end of one line and into the next. It creates a sense of flow and connection between lines.