A Burns stanza, named after the Scottish poet Robert Burns, typically consists of a four-line stanza (quatrain) with a specific rhyme scheme of AABB. This format often emphasizes the rhythmic and musical quality of the verse, which is a hallmark of Burns's poetry. The meter is commonly iambic, making it suitable for singing. Burns’s use of the stanza is prominent in many of his works, contributing to their lyrical and folk-like nature.
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