ode
n. countablen. a serious poem written to praise a person, an object, or an idea. It usually has a formal style and expresses deep feelings of respect.
n. a lyric poem characterized by elevated style, formal structure, and a serious tone, typically written in praise of a specific subject.
He wrote a beautiful ode to his hometown.
The poet performed a moving ode dedicated to the fallen soldiers during the memorial service.
Keats is renowned for his mastery of the form, particularly in works where the ode serves as a vehicle for exploring the tension between eternal art and human mortality.
From Middle French ode, from Late Latin ōda, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”). Doublet of Aoede.
Shortening.
Often takes the preposition 'to' to indicate the subject being praised.