Each of a series of identical or equivalent units, defined according to the number and length of syllables, into which the rhythm of a line of a particular metre is divided.
Origin
1940s. From ancient Greek μέτρονmetre.
Definition of metron in US English:
metron
nounˈmɛtrɒn
Ancient Greek Prosody
Each of a series of identical or equivalent units, defined according to the number and length of syllables, into which the rhythm of a line of a particular metre is divided.