metered
intermediateB1/ˈmiːtərd/ · me-tered
Describing a rhythmic structure or form, often used in poetry and music to indicate fixed patterns of measurement.
Meanings
Describing a rhythmic structure or form, often used in poetry and music to indicate fixed patterns of measurement.
ایک نظم یا موسیقی کی شکل جس میں مخصوص پیمانے یا ساخت کے لحاظ سے طرز ہیں۔
ماپ بی
maap bi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- metered verse
- metered music
- metered rhythm
Example Sentences
The poem featured metered verses that flowed beautifully.
نظم میں ماپ بی اشعار تھے جو خوبصورتی سے بہتے تھے۔
Nazm mein maap bi ashaar the jo khoobsurti se behte the.
For the song to be popular, it needs a metered structure.
گانے کی مقبولیت کے لیے اسے ماپ بی ڈھانچہ چاہیے۔
Ganay ki maqbooliyat ke liye ise maap bi dhanchah chahiye.
Classical music often relies on metered compositions.
کلاسیکی موسیقی اکثر ماپ بی کمپوزیشنز پر انحصار کرتی ہے۔
Classical music aksar maap bi compositions par inhisar karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a metronome that keeps a steady beat, just like metered poetry.
Imagine a lined sheet of paper where every line represents a measure in a poem or song.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کی حرارت میں دیکھو گرم ہواوں کا جوش، ماپ کے ساتھ جی بھر کے کیوں نہ گزارو یہ لمحے۔
Ishq ki hararat mein dekho garam hawaon ka josh, Maap ke sath ji bhar ke kyu na guzaaro yeh lamhe.
In the heat of love, see the rush of warm winds, / Why not savor these moments to the fullest with measured delight.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوڑیاں ماپی جاتی ہیں۔
Chudiyan maapi jati hain.
Bracelets are measured.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "mesurer" — to measure
First known use: 15th century
The term 'metered' has evolved from the Old French word 'mesurer,' indicating a method of quantifying or measuring in terms of rhythm, especially prevalent in poetry and music.