Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/June 21

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Word of the day
for June 21
rhapsody n
  1. (Ancient Greece, poetry, historical) An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
  2. (by extension)
    1. (sometimes with a negative connotation) An exaggeratedly enthusiastic or exalted expression of feeling in speech or writing.
    2. (music) An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.
    3. (archaic) A random collection or medley; a miscellany; also, a confused string of stories, words, etc.
    4. (sometimes with a negative connotation, obsolete) A literary composition consisting of miscellaneous works.

rhapsody v

  1. Synonym of rhapsodize
    1. (transitive)
      1. To say (something) with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm.
      2. (obsolete, rare) To perform (a rhapsody (“an epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation”))
    2. (intransitive) Followed by about, on, over, or upon: to speak with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm.

The Fête de la Musique (also known as World Music Day), which originated in France 40 years ago in 1982 and is now celebrated around the world, takes place today.

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