An effusive expression of feeling or an epic poem
Derived from the Greek word 'rhapsoidia', referring to the recitation of epic poetry. In a musical context, it describes a one-movement work that is episodic yet integrated, free-flowing in structure, and featuring a range of highly contrasted moods.
Less common today
Rhapsody isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,363 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the My Little Pony franchise Β· My Little Pony
A character in the Symphony of Ages book series Β· Rhapsody: Child of Blood