Found 2 items, similar to Scansion.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: scansion scansion n : analysis of verse into metrical patterns
English → English (gcide) Definition: Scansion Scansion \Scan"sion\, n. [L. scansio, fr. scandere, scansum, to climb. See Scan.] (Pros.) The act of scanning; distinguishing the metrical feet of a verse by emphasis, pauses, or otherwise. [1913 Webster]