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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 33% | 8 | Related to a musical or poetic pause for dramatic effect | |
| 3 | 28% | 10 | Distinct pause at the end of a poetic line, indicated by punctuation | |
Poetic Or Musical Pause Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 97 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CAESURA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAESURA
Updated: May 21, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CAESURA" which means:
- noun
- • A pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
- • A break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
An example sentence would be:
- • "The poet used a caesura to create a pause in the middle of the line."
- • "The pianist inserted a caesura to emphasize the contrast between the two sections of the composition."
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| The Guardian Quick22 May 2024 | Across 14 | |
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7 | Related to a musical or poetic pause for dramatic effect |
