RHAPSODY Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary definition: Noun. Greek rhapsōidia (Latin: rhapsodia): recitation of selections from epic poetry. 1) A portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation. 2) (a) A highly emotional utterance. (b) A highly emotional literary work. (c) Effusively rapturous or extravagant discourse. 3) A musical composition of irregular form having an improvisatory character. […]