Rhapsode

Rhapsodists (Greek ῥαψῳδός, " Sew " by ῥάπτω, speak. " Put together " and ᾠδή "Song ") were wandering singer in ancient Greece, at festivals and celebrations epic poems such as those of Homer to accompany a Phorminx ( string instrument) reciting. They formed a part of the succession of the Homeric bard ( singer and poet folk epics ) while the continuing Kitharöden led the lyrical singing.

The rhapsodists were the Rhapsodenschulen organized in guilds. In late antiquity the rhapsodists lost importance.

In classical Greece, around the 4th and 5th centuries BC, perhaps even earlier, one labeled rhapsodist a professional performer has chosen poems, especially of epic poems (especially the poems of Homer ).

Of the rhapsodies of the term " Rhapsody" was derived.

  • Literary Figure
  • Singer
  • Music profession ( vocalist )
  • Greek ( Ancient )
Greek alphabet 4th century BC Lyric poetry Rhapsody (music)
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