Understanding common islamic closed forms Poetry

What is the term for the repeated rhyme in a Ghazal poem?

What is the typical theme of a Ghazal poem?

What is the term for the first couplet in a Ghazal poem?

What is the typical structure of a Rubaiyat poem?

What is the origin of the Rubaiyat poem?

What is the meaning of the Arabic word 'Rubá'?

What is the typical rhyming scheme of a Rubaiyat?

What is the term for the last couplet in a Ghazal poem?

What is the characteristic of the last word in every couplet in a Ghazal poem?

What is the nickname of the Ghazal poem?

Ghazal

A lyric poem with a fixed number of verses and a repeated rhyme, typically on the theme of love, and normally set to music.
Consists of couplets, with each couplet ending on the same word or phrase (radif).
The last couplet includes a proper name, often of the poet's.
Traditional rules:
- Opening couplet is called a Matla.
- The last one or two words of every couplet must be exactly the same (or approximately similar).
- In the first couplet, both lines must end with the same one or two words.
Radif: The second-to-last word in every couplet should retain the same rhyme as every other couplet.
Ends with the poet's name or Maqta, and is considered a "Noble" form of poetry.

Rubaiyat

A poem composed of rhymed quatrains.
Originated from Persia (modern-day Iran).
The name "Rubaiyat" comes from the Arabic plural of the word for "quatrain," Rubá'íyah, which is derived from the Arabic word "Rubá," meaning "four."
Traditional Rubaiyat:
- Typically consists of 4-line stanzas with a specific rhyme scheme (AABA).
- Often has a natural, conversational tone.
- Usually explores themes related to nature.

A quiz on the traditional rules and structure of Ghazal poetry, a lyric poem with a fixed number of verses and a repeated rhyme, typically on the theme of love.