irmos
irmos noun: the initial troparion of an ode of a canon.
Noun
irmos (plural irmoi)
- The initial troparion of an ode of a canon.
- Each ode has its own meter and tune called an irmos (εἱρμός; plural irmoi), introduced in the first stanza and repeated. The second, third, and sixth odes are divided into two sections, with different irmoi, perhaps allowing Andrew a greater variety of chant melodies to break up what might...2014, Derek Krueger, Liturgical Subjects: Christian Ritual, Biblical Narrative, and the Formation of the Self in Byzantium
Forms of irmos
| plural | irmoi |
|---|---|
| alternative form | heirmos |
| alternative form | hirmos |
Origin of irmos
Borrowed from Ancient Greek εἱρμός (heirmós).
Questions about irmos
- What does irmos mean?
- Irmos means the initial troparion of an ode of a canon.
- What part of speech is irmos?
- Irmos is a noun.
- What is the plural of irmos?
- The plural of irmos is irmoi.
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