A Japanese poem of a specific form, consisting of three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme
A three-line poem in any language, with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven syllables in the second, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme
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(Edebiyat) (plural same or haikus) a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that does not rhyme Haiku poetry always has three lines of verse, with strict rules on the numbers of syllables for each line The first line has five, the second line has seven, and the last line has five syllables
A Japanese poem of a specific form, consisting of three lines, the first and last consisting of five Japanese letters, and the second consisting of seven Japanese letters, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme
An unrhymed Japanese poem generally written in three lines of five, seven, and five syllables Haiku's generally have to do with with a subject that links nature to human nature
Is an unrhymed Japanses poem recording the essence of a moment keenly percieved, where nature is linked to human nature There poems are usually written in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables Example 1: page 730 Japanese haiku by Matsuo Basho Silent and still: then Even sinking into the rocks, The cicada's screech Example 2: page 731 (not always consistant with the traditional subject matter ) Widow's Lament by: Richard Brautigan It's not quite cold enough to go borrow soome firewood from the neighbors Example 3: page 731 Hokku Poems by: Richard Wright I am nobody A red sinking autumn sun Took my name away Make up your mind snail! You are half inside your house And halfway out! In the fallling snow A laughing boy holds out him paalms Until they are white Keep straight down this block Then turn right where you will find A peach tree blooming Wiith a twitching nose A d og reads a telegram On a wet tree trunk The spring lingers oon In the scent of a damp dog Rotting in the sun
An unrhymed Japanese poem consisting of three lines with five, seven, and five syllables, respectively Kabuki: (pg 241) Japanese plays in which all the parts are played by men Origins were in performances of wandering ballad singers and dancers, who acted out stories by dancing and gesturing A rich blend of music, dance and mime and involved spectacular staging and costumes Play's subjects ranged from adventures of brave samurai to tales of romance Still popular today Kami: Name given to divine spirits Noh drama: (pg 236) Developed from both Shinto and Buddhist forms of worship A masked dancer, supported by minor players and a chorus, presents a slow dance-drama Actors wear lavish costumes, but the stage is bare Script is poetic, and the plot is simple
{i} form of Japanese verse consisting of 17 syllables; poem written according to this form
Unrhymed Japanese poetry with three lines that have five, seven, and five syllables, respectively
A haiku is a Japanese poem having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables Traditionally it concerns nature, the seasons, or an aspect of the natural world
an unrhymed poetic form, Japanese in origin, that contains seventeen syllables arranged in three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, respectively
haiku haikus a type of Japanese poem with three lines consisting of five, seven, and five syllables. Unrhymed Japanese poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines containing five, seven, and five syllables, respectively. Haiku expresses much and suggests more in the fewest possible words. The form gained distinction in the 17th century, when Basho elevated it to a highly refined art. It remains Japan's most popular poetic form. The Imagist poets (1912-30) and others have imitated the form in English and other languages
- A 17 syllable form of Japanese poetry that consists of three unrhymed lines of five, seven and five syllables
(plural: Haiku, from archaic Japanese Haikai): A poetic form derived from Japanese literature The haiku traditionally consists of three lines The first line contains five syllables, the second line contains seven, and the last line five The traditional subject-matter is a description of a location, natural phenomona, or wildlife, which is described in a poetic manner without authorial commentary or moral judgment explicitly stated More information will be forthcoming
A Japanese poem composed of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables Haiku often reflect on some aspect of nature