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Colometry

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Colometry is a scholarly technique used in the analysis of poetic texts,[1] particularly Greek and Roman poems. It involves examining the structure and rhythmic composition of lines within poetry to understand their metrical patterns and stylistic functions.

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  1. ^ "Appendix. Colometry and Formulae". The Center for Hellenic Studies. Retrieved 2024-06-18.