Caesura (noun)

A pause or break in a line of poetry or music, often indicated by a symbol such as a slash.

Origin:

From the latin word "caesus" which means "cut".

Examples:

1. The caesura in the poem created a rhythmic break in the verse.
2. The caesura was a significant element of classical Latin poetry.
3. The caesura helped to emphasize the sense of the poem.
4. The caesura was used to indicate a pause or change in the musical phrase.
5. The caesura was an important feature of ancient Greek epic poetry, such as the works of Homer.