What is Dithyramb? / Que es un Ditirambo?

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What is Dithyramb? 

Dithyramb is a short poem with irregular strain, a statement, or a piece of writing in an exalted, impassioned style, usually in praise of a particular subject. The word comes from the greek "dithyrambos," and it was the name for a wild and irregular poem honoring Dyonysus, the god of wine. 

The form was known as early as the 7th century bc in Greece, where an improvised lyric was sung by banqueters under the leadership of a man who, according to the poet Archilochus, was “wit-stricken by the thunderbolt of wine.”
 

In the 19th century and forward, dithyrambs appear frequently in classical music, as well in vocal as instrumental compositions. Dithyrambs are rare in English language literature, appearing more frequently in European literature.

Que es un Ditirambo?

Ditirambo es un poema breve con tono irregular, una declaración, o un escrito en un estilo exaltado y apasionado, generalmente en alabanza de un tema en particular. La palabra proviene del griego "ditirambos", y era el nombre de un poema salvaje e irregular en honor a Dionisio, el dios del vino. 

La forma se conocía ya en el siglo 7 a.c. en Grecia, donde los participantes del banquete cantaban una letra improvisada bajo el liderazgo de un hombre que, según el poeta Arquíloco, estaba “desconcertado por el rayo del vino”.
 

A partir del siglo 19 los ditirambos aparecen con frecuencia en la música clásica, así como en composiciones vocales e instrumentales. Los ditirambos son raros en la literatura en lengua inglesa, apareciendo con mayor frecuancia en la literatura europea.

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