Linjevis

Linjevis is a term formed from the Scandinavian elements linje (line) and vis (song or verse). It does not correspond to a single, widely recognized tradition in literature or art, and its meaning can vary depending on language, community, and context.

In literary contexts, linjevis is sometimes used to describe poetics that foreground line breaks and short lines, with an emphasis on the visual shape of the text. In visual arts, the term may refer to line-based imagery or line art where composition relies on clean, continuous lines. In discussions about music or lyrics, linjevis could denote the practice of presenting lyrics in a line-by-line format, separating phrases at line boundaries for emphasis.

Because linjevis lacks a fixed definition, its precise meaning is usually inferred from the source in which it appears. If you encounter the term in a specific work, consult that work’s glossary, introduction, or the author’s notes for clarification. Similar terms that may be related include line poetry, visual poetry, and line art, which describe related ideas about how lines and their arrangement affect meaning and perception.