noun
poetry and prose; literary composition
A somewhat formal or academic term referring to the wording or literary style of a piece, encompassing both poetry and prose.
彼の詞章は古典の教養に裏打ちされている。
His literary compositions are backed by a deep knowledge of the classics.
この歌集の詞章は非常に洗練されている。
The wording of this poetry collection is extremely refined.
詞 (words, poetry) + 章 (chapter, composition). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound is conventionally associated with literary wording and style.