What is pyrrhic definition?

Pyrrhic refers to a metrical foot having two short or unaccented syllables. In Greek poetry, a pyrrhic foot consists of two short syllables (˘ ˘). It is often used in combination with other feet to create rhythmic patterns in poetry and music. The pyrrhic foot is the opposite of the spondee, which consists of two long syllables (– –), and is one of the lesser-used feet in regular English poetry.