Rhapsody - What does it mean?
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An ancient Greek epic poem (or part of one) suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
(obsolete) A random collection or medley; a miscellany or confused string of stories, words etc.
*, vol.1, p.138:
*:This concerneth not those mingle-mangles of many kinds of stuffe, or as the Grecians call them Rapsodies , that for such are published.
An exalted or exaggeratedly enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
(music) An instrumental composition of irregular form often incorporating improvisation.