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Multisyllabic rhymes

January 01, 1970

In rapping and poetry, multisyllabic rhymes (also known as compound[1][2][3] rhymes, polysyllable[1][4][5] rhymes, and sometimes colloquially in hip-hop as multis[1]) are rhymes that contain two or more syllables[1][6] An example is as follows:

I've got a bad taste / It gives me mad haste.

Multisyllabic rhyme is used extensively in hip-hop, and is considered a hallmark of complex and advanced rapping,[7] and artists are often praised for their multisyllabic rhymes by critics[8][9] and fellow rappers.[2][3] This is in contrast to its use in the majority of other forms of poetry, where multisyllabic rhyme is rarely used, apart from in comic verse where it is used for comic effect[4] by poets such as Ogden Nash.[4]

Usage in hip-hop edit

The book How to Rap breaks multisyllabic rhymes down extensively.[1] In it, Kool G Rap gives an example of this kind of rhyme, rhyming "random luck" with "handsome fuck" and "vans and trucks".[10] Other examples in the book include two syllable rhymes such as rhyming “indo” with “Timbo”[11] and rhymes with irregular numbers of syllables such as “handle it” and “candle to it”.[12]

How to Rap shows that multisyllabic rhymes are used by the following artists: Big L, Black Thought, Canibus, Common, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Tonedeff, Inspectah Deck,[1] Big Daddy Kane,[10] Kool G Rap,[10] Rakim, [10] Eminem,[10] Big Pun,[10] Arrested Development,[10] Masta Ace,[10] Lady of Rage,[13] Snoop Dogg,[14] Jay-Z,[15] Beastie Boys,[12] Esoteric of 7L & Esoteric,[11] Game,[11] Busta Rhymes,[16] Method Man,[17] Nas,[17] and MF DOOM,[18] although there are many more not specified throughout the book.

Multisyllabic rhymes are one of several rhyming devices which have increased in usage throughout the history of rapping,[19] along with such devices as internal rhymes and offbeat rhymes.[19] Music scholar Adam Krims, writing in 2001, noted the following artists as exemplifying the increased complexity in rhyming, including use of multisyllabic rhyming: “members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, AZ, Big Pun, Ras Kass, and Elzhi, just to name a few”.[19]

Some MCs have used multisyllabic rhymes consisting of five or more rhyming syllables. For example, on MF Doom's song "Meat Grinder", from the album Madvillainy, he raps: "Borderline schizo / Sorta fine tits though."[20]

Usage in poetry edit

Lord Byron (1788–1824) used multisyllabic rhymes in his satiric poem Don Juan. For example, he rhymes "intellectual" with "hen-peck'd you all".

Ogden Nash (1902–1971) used multisyllabic rhymes in a comic, satirical way, as is common in traditional comic poetry.[4] For example, in his poem ‘The Axolotl’ he rhymes "axolotl" with "whaxolotl".[4]

Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–89) is one of few poets who used multisyllabic rhymes to convey non-satirical subject matter.[5] An example of this is ‘The Bugler's First Communion’,[5] where he rhymes "boon he on" with "Communion".

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Edwards, Paul, 209, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 87.
  2. ^ a b Eminem, with Sacha Jenkins, 2008, The Way I Am, Dutton Adult, p. 17.
  3. ^ a b Eminem, 2004, 'Yellow Brick Road', Encore, Aftermath/Shady, Interscope.
  4. ^ a b c d e Anderson, Linda, 2006, Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings, Taylor & Francis, p. 235.
  5. ^ a b c Hogg, Richard M., et al., 1998, The Cambridge History of the English Language, Cambridge University Press, p. 625.
  6. ^ Yoshida, Minoru, 1952, Word-Music in English Poetry , The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Vol. 11, No. 2, Special Issue on Oriental Art and Aesthetics, Blackwell Publishing on behalf of The American Society for Aesthetics, pp. 151-159.
  7. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 87-91.
  8. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 213.
  9. ^ DiBella, Michael (2016). "The B.U.M.S". AllMusic.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 88.
  11. ^ a b c Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 100.
  12. ^ a b Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 99.
  13. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 89.
  14. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 90.
  15. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 91.
  16. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 103.
  17. ^ a b Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 108.
  18. ^ Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 109.
  19. ^ a b c Krims, Adam, 2001, Rap Music And The Poetics Of Identity, Cambridge University Press, p. 49.
  20. ^ Juon, Steve "Flash". "RapReview Of The Week". RapReviews.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.

References edit

  • Edwards, Paul (2009). How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Chicago Review Press, ISBN 1-55652-816-7.
  • The craft of lyric writing. Sheila Davis 1985 Writer's Digest Books ISBN 0-89879-149-9
  • "Fishing by Obstinate Isles: Modern and Postmodern British Poetry and American Readers" Keith Tuma 1998 Northwestern University Press ISBN 0-8101-1623-5

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In rapping and poetry multisyllabic rhymes also known as compound 1 2 3 rhymes polysyllable 1 4 5 rhymes and sometimes colloquially in hip hop as multis 1 are rhymes that contain two or more syllables 1 6 An example is as follows I ve got a bad taste It gives me mad haste Multisyllabic rhyme is used extensively in hip hop and is considered a hallmark of complex and advanced rapping 7 and artists are often praised for their multisyllabic rhymes by critics 8 9 and fellow rappers 2 3 This is in contrast to its use in the majority of other forms of poetry where multisyllabic rhyme is rarely used apart from in comic verse where it is used for comic effect 4 by poets such as Ogden Nash 4 Contents 1 Usage in hip hop 2 Usage in poetry 3 See also 4 Notes 5 ReferencesUsage in hip hop editThe book How to Rap breaks multisyllabic rhymes down extensively 1 In it Kool G Rap gives an example of this kind of rhyme rhyming random luck with handsome fuck and vans and trucks 10 Other examples in the book include two syllable rhymes such as rhyming indo with Timbo 11 and rhymes with irregular numbers of syllables such as handle it and candle to it 12 How to Rap shows that multisyllabic rhymes are used by the following artists Big L Black Thought Canibus Common Mos Def Pharoahe Monch Tonedeff Inspectah Deck 1 Big Daddy Kane 10 Kool G Rap 10 Rakim 10 Eminem 10 Big Pun 10 Arrested Development 10 Masta Ace 10 Lady of Rage 13 Snoop Dogg 14 Jay Z 15 Beastie Boys 12 Esoteric of 7L amp Esoteric 11 Game 11 Busta Rhymes 16 Method Man 17 Nas 17 and MF DOOM 18 although there are many more not specified throughout the book Multisyllabic rhymes are one of several rhyming devices which have increased in usage throughout the history of rapping 19 along with such devices as internal rhymes and offbeat rhymes 19 Music scholar Adam Krims writing in 2001 noted the following artists as exemplifying the increased complexity in rhyming including use of multisyllabic rhyming members of the Wu Tang Clan Nas AZ Big Pun Ras Kass and Elzhi just to name a few 19 Some MCs have used multisyllabic rhymes consisting of five or more rhyming syllables For example on MF Doom s song Meat Grinder from the album Madvillainy he raps Borderline schizo Sorta fine tits though 20 Usage in poetry editLord Byron 1788 1824 used multisyllabic rhymes in his satiric poem Don Juan For example he rhymes intellectual with hen peck d you all Ogden Nash 1902 1971 used multisyllabic rhymes in a comic satirical way as is common in traditional comic poetry 4 For example in his poem The Axolotl he rhymes axolotl with whaxolotl 4 Gerard Manley Hopkins 1844 89 is one of few poets who used multisyllabic rhymes to convey non satirical subject matter 5 An example of this is The Bugler s First Communion 5 where he rhymes boon he on with Communion See also editFeminine rhyme Rhyme GenieNotes edit a b c d e f Edwards Paul 209 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 87 a b Eminem with Sacha Jenkins 2008 The Way I Am Dutton Adult p 17 a b Eminem 2004 Yellow Brick Road Encore Aftermath Shady Interscope a b c d e Anderson Linda 2006 Creative Writing A Workbook with Readings Taylor amp Francis p 235 a b c Hogg Richard M et al 1998 The Cambridge History of the English Language Cambridge University Press p 625 Yoshida Minoru 1952 Word Music in English Poetry The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism Vol 11 No 2 Special Issue on Oriental Art and Aesthetics Blackwell Publishing on behalf of The American Society for Aesthetics pp 151 159 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 87 91 Shapiro Peter 2005 The Rough Guide To Hip Hop 2nd Edition Penguin p 213 DiBella Michael 2016 The B U M S AllMusic a b c d e f g h Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 88 a b c Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 100 a b Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 99 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 89 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 90 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 91 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 103 a b Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 108 Edwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press p 109 a b c Krims Adam 2001 Rap Music And The Poetics Of Identity Cambridge University Press p 49 Juon Steve Flash RapReview Of The Week RapReviews com Retrieved January 18 2023 References editEdwards Paul 2009 How to Rap The Art amp Science of the Hip Hop MC Chicago Review Press ISBN 1 55652 816 7 The craft of lyric writing Sheila Davis 1985 Writer s Digest Books ISBN 0 89879 149 9 Fishing by Obstinate Isles Modern and Postmodern British Poetry and American Readers Keith Tuma 1998 Northwestern University Press ISBN 0 8101 1623 5 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Multisyllabic rhymes amp oldid 1214203797, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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