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meter (1)

me·ter [ mtər ] (plural me·ters)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pattern in verse: an arranged pattern of rhythm in a line of verse

2. pattern of rhythm in music: the pattern of beats that combines to form musical rhythm

[Pre-12th century. Directly or via French metre< Latin metrum< Greek metron "measure"]
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