relating to the metre(= rhythm) of a piece of poetry
Old English poetry used a metrical pattern with different numbers of syllables but a fixed number of strong stresses in each line.古英语诗歌采用音节数不同的格律模式，但每行的强音数量固定。
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Poets express their feelings within tight metrical structures.
Metrical psalms are still sometimes used in Baptist churches.
The poet uses metrical verse.
Biblical poetry does not rely on metrical feet to create rhythm.