rhapsody

/ˈræpsədi/
noun
  1. An expression of great enthusiasm, emotion, or praise, often in speech or writing.
    • He went into a rhapsody about the wonders of the ancient ruins.
    • Her speech was a rhapsody of love for her hometown.
    • The review was a rhapsody, calling the book a masterpiece.
  2. A piece of music that is free in form and expresses strong emotion, often based on folk tunes or national themes.
    • She composed a rhapsody inspired by the mountains of her homeland.
    • Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies are famous for their dramatic melodies.
    • The orchestra played a beautiful rhapsody by George Gershwin.