caesuras
The word “caesuras” has 3 syllables: cae-su-ras
It's pronounced as /sɪˈzjʊərəz/
What is synonym and antonym for caesuras?
In the thesaurus, “caesuras” has 31 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for caesuras along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for caesuras
- adjournments
- bumpers
- commas
- discontinuances
- discontinuities
- gaps
- hiatuses
- hiccoughs
- hiccups
- interims
- interludes
- intermissions
- interregna
- interregnums
- interruptions
- interspaces
- interstices
- intervals
- lags
- lapses
- lulls
- parentheses
- pauses
- recesses
- respites
- rests
- spaces
- subintervals
- suspensions
- time lags
- windows
Antonyms for caesuras
- continua
- continuations
- continuities
- continuums
- processions
- progressions
- runs
- stretches
Meanings of caesuras
- noun
- A pause or interruption in a poem, music, building, or other work of art.
- (Classical prosody) Using two words to divide a metrical foot.
- A break of an era or other measure of history and time; where one era ends and another begins.
Example Sentences
- The poet strategically placed caesuras throughout the verse, creating a distinctive rhythm.
- In the musical composition, the conductor signaled the orchestra to observe the marked caesuras for dramatic effect.
- The public speaker skillfully utilized brief caesuras to allow the audience to reflect on key points.
- Literary critics analyzed the poem, emphasizing the significance of the poet's intentional use of caesuras.
- During the theatrical performance, the actors embraced the natural caesuras in the dialogue, enhancing the emotional impact.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to caesuras, such as: adjournments, bumpers, commas, continua, continuations, continuities, continuums.
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