a style of expressing yourself in writing

a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme

poetry celebrating the deeds of some hero

the whole body of minnesongs constituting a musical form.

(poetic) occurring in the dark or night

(poetic) still or calm

copied in handwriting

of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

(poetic, literary) quickly