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concrete poetry

con·crete po·et·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-kreet, kong-, kon-kreet, kong- for 1–10, 13–15 poh-i-tree]
    • /ˈkɒn krit, ˈkɒŋ-, kɒnˈkrit, kɒŋ- for 1–10, 13–15 ˈpoʊ ɪ tri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-kreet, kong-, kon-kreet, kong- for 1–10, 13–15 poh-i-tree]
    • /ˈkɒn krit, ˈkɒŋ-, kɒnˈkrit, kɒŋ- for 1–10, 13–15 ˈpoʊ ɪ tri/

Definitions of concrete poetry words

  • noun concrete poetry poetry in which the visual form of the poem is used to convey meaning 3
  • noun concrete poetry an art form combining elements of poetry and typography, in which words, word fragments, etc. are variously arranged to produce a composition with visual, as well as poetic, meaning 3
  • noun concrete poetry poetry in which effects are created by the physical arrangement of words in patterns or forms rather than by the use of traditional language structure. 1
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Origin of concrete poetry

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60, Americanism; probably as translation of Portuguese poesia concreta or German konkrete Dichtung

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Parts of speech for Concrete poetry

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concrete poetry popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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