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Webster 1913 Edition

Strophe

Stro′phe

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Strophes
(#)
.
[NL., from Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to twist, to turn; perh. akin to E.
strap
.]
In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under
Antistrophe
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Strophe

STROPHE

, STROPHY,
Noun.
[Gr., a turn; to turn.] In Greek poetry, a stanza; the first member of a poem. This is succeeded by a similar stanza called antistrophy.

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