sijo

Noun

Meaning

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.

Examples

Like a Japanese haiku, a sijo is written using a syllabic structure. Source: Internet

The book includes an historical note, a bibliography, and tips on writing sijo. Source: Internet

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