Does anyone have a good definition for the word prosody?
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Etymology: Middle English, from Latin prosodia accent of a syllable, from Greek prosÅidia song sung to instrumental music, accent, from pros in addition to + ÅidÄ“ song — more at pros-, ode Date: 15th century 1: the study of versification; especially : the systematic study of metrical structure 2: a particular system, theory, or style of versification 3: the rhythmic and intonational aspect of language http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosody In linguistics, prosody (from Greek προσωδία) is the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech. Prosody may reflect the emotional state of a speaker; whether an utterance is a statement, a question, or a command; whether the speaker is being ironic or sarcastic; emphasis, contrast and focus; and other elements of language which may not be encoded by grammar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosody_(linguistics)
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