Euterpean

/juːˈtɜrpiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to music or the muse of music; musical or melodious in nature.

Etymology

From Euterpe, the Greek muse of music and lyric poetry, plus the suffix -ean meaning 'of or relating to.' The name Euterpe comes from Greek roots meaning 'one who delights.'

Kelly Says

The ancient Greeks had nine muses, each protecting different arts—Euterpe got music because they believed the gods literally inspired creativity through these divine beings. Every time someone calls a song 'euterpean,' they're invoking 2,500-year-old Greek mythology!

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