antistrophe

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The deceased was the tragic hero, the survivors the innocent victims; there was the omnipresence of the deity, strophe and antistrophe of the chorus of mourners led by the preacher.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

The other two sang the praises of bed in fervent antistrophe till at last Bill rose with a groan and assumed his overcoat, badge and truncheon.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 12, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

Strophe, the way of wisdom; antistrophe, the path of the wicked; conclusion, union of the two in a common image. iv.

From Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature by Moulton, Richard Green

The Greek ode was commonly divided into the strophe, the antistrophe, and the epode; the strophe and antistrophe being identical in structure, though varying in different odes, and the epode being of different structure.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

"Stupid?" asked the lady, this time making the interrogation in the antistrophe of the chant.

From Trumps by Curtis, George William