(Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
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melpomene
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for melpomene.
Editorial note
The symbol of happy/sad drama masks (Thalia and Melpomene) is an ancient reference to this same dynamic.
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Quick take
(Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of melpomene gathered in one view.
(theater, eponym) The tragedy mask.
(theater, eponym) Buskins, as a symbol of tragedy.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for melpomene.
noun
(Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
noun
(theater, eponym) The tragedy mask.
noun
(theater, eponym) Buskins, as a symbol of tragedy.
noun
(astronomy) 18 Melpomene, an asteroid.
Example sentences
The symbol of happy/sad drama masks (Thalia and Melpomene) is an ancient reference to this same dynamic.
Proper noun examples
The symbol of happy/sad drama masks (Thalia and Melpomene) is an ancient reference to this same dynamic.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use melpomene in a sentence?
The symbol of happy/sad drama masks (Thalia and Melpomene) is an ancient reference to this same dynamic.
What does melpomene mean?
(Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
What part of speech is melpomene?
melpomene is commonly used as noun.