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Definition of Diamonte
1. Noun. A seven-line poem describing two opposite subjects using only adjectives, nouns and participles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diamonte
Literary usage of Diamonte
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Poetry Patternsby Jo Ellen Moore by Jo Ellen Moore (1999)
"_, i diamonte poetry shows change. The beginning line and the last line are
opposites or contrasting words. The poem shows a gradual change from the first ..."
2. Southwest Indians by Elaine Hansen Cleary (1996)
"What is a diamonte Verse? A diamonte poem usually shows change. ... There are
several ways to write a diamonte poem. The verses in this book use the ..."
3. Spanish Drama Before Lope de Vega by James Pyle Wickersham Crawford (1922)
"... and a number of entremeses, was published at Valencia by Joan diamonte, an
obvious anagram of Timoneda. ..."
4. A History of Spanish Literature by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly (1898)
"... issued under the anagrammatic name of Joan diamonte, he attempts the paso (which
he also calls the ..."
5. Dwight's Journal of Music: A Paper of Art and Literature by John Sullivan Dwight (1865)
"At this last birthday festival Was performed a "Drama per música" entitled "Theti,"
in five acts, with ballets, text by diamonte Gabriel!!, music by Bertali ..."
6. Yucatan by Bruce Conord, June Conord (2005)
"... you'll find: diamonte K (Tulum Ruins Road, w 984/871-2376, 21 cabanas, hammock
dormitories, veggie restaurant). The coffeehouse feeling of this popular ..."
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