What does ode mean in history

An ode is a short lyric poem that praises an individual, an idea, or an event. In ancient Greece, odes were originally accompanied by music—in fact, the word “ode” comes from the Greek word aeidein, which means to sing or to chant.

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Reading from my past notes, ode in history is like a type of lyrical stanza.

A classic ode has, I believe, three major parts: Episode, Strophe, and I think Antistrophe.

If this doesn't help you can always look in a dictionary if you have one :D  

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