rhapsody

Exalted or excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.

A literary work written in an impassioned or exalted style.

A state of elated bliss; ecstasy.

A usually instrumental composition of irregular form that often incorporates improvisation.

An ancient Greek epic poem or a portion of one suitable for uninterrupted recitation.

The recitation of epic poetry; hence, a short epic poem, or such a part of a longer epic as could be recited at one time: as, the Homeric rhapsodies.

The exaggerated expression of real or affected feeling or enthusiasm; an outburst of extravagant admiration or regard; especially, a poetic composition marked rather by exaggerated sentiment or fancy than by sober, connected thought.

In music, an instrumental composition in irregular form, somewhat like a caprice, impromptu, or improvisation, though properly more important: as, Liszt’s Hungarian rhapsodies.

Any rambling composition; a cento; hence, a medley; a jumble.

A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; — called also a book.