sijo

Meaning

Noun

  • A classical Korean poetry form consisting of twelve accentual phrases divided in three lines.
  • Non-Korean poetry written in imitation of this style.
  • The musical mode to which these works were traditionally sung.

Origin

  • From Korean 시조(時調).

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