Definitions

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  • noun music A turning; a time; -- chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated.
  • noun music, dance A volte
  • noun poetry A turning point or point of change in a poem, most commonly a sonnet.

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Examples

  • The phrase “Oh, kinsmen!” right at the volta is the heart of the sonnet not only because it brings in the word “men,” but also because it does so through the word “kinsmen,” emphasizing that it is only in their sense of brotherhood that the prisoners will find the strength they need to prevail.

    Annie Finch reads Claude McKay Lemon Hound 2008

  • The phrase “Oh, kinsmen!” right at the volta is the heart of the sonnet not only because it brings in the word “men,” but also because it does so through the word “kinsmen,” emphasizing that it is only in their sense of brotherhood that the prisoners will find the strength they need to prevail.

    Archive 2008-10-01 Lemon Hound 2008

  • This is called a volta or literally a "turn" in ideas.

    BellaOnline - The Voice of Women 2009

  • This is called a volta or literally a "turn" in ideas.

    BellaOnline - The Voice of Women 2009

  • We are all familiar with politicians whose principles are, ah, flexible, but this is the kind of volta face that gives cynicism a bad name.

    Archive 2009-08-01 John M 2009

  • In a traditional sonnet, there is usually a turning point, sometimes called a "volta": the poem changes tone or perspective in order to start moving to a solution.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

  • In a traditional sonnet, there is usually a turning point, sometimes called a "volta": the poem changes tone or perspective in order to start moving to a solution.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

  • Usando esta máquina o gato Cooper que vive com um casal de realizadores de Seattle, USA tornou-se num fotógrafo documentando o mundo à sua volta.

    The CatCam Red 2009

  • A Chupa-chups aproveitou a parte de trás das placas de estrada de Frankfurt para comunicar a marca na época da volta às aulas.

    Chupa Chups Red 2009

  • - Evento: no dia 20 de Julho, o Moonpander será enviado de volta à Lua.

    Moonpander Red 2009

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