Tembang macapat

from jawa

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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From jawa

Definition

A type of Javanese poetry from the New Javanese period with fixed rules on line count, syllables, and final vowels.

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese; 'macapat' is derived from 'maca' (read) and 'pat' (four).

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