"trope" meaning in English

See trope in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: trope [singular], tropes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something which is common in popular culture or in a type of literature, such as ‘once upon a time’ is the first lline of a story
    Sense id: simple-trope-en-noun-B2cKiEuD
  2. A figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a special meaning, like a metaphor
    Sense id: simple-trope-en-noun-y6W-qS1b
  3. A short section at the end of the melody in some early music.
    Sense id: simple-trope-en-noun-itXczdw0 Categories (other): Music
  4. A phrase or verse added to the mass when sung by a choir.
    Sense id: simple-trope-en-noun-0SA3WfC0 Categories (other): Music
     
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