renga; linked verse; poetic dialogue
A classical Japanese collaborative poetry form in which multiple poets compose alternating stanzas (5-7-5 and 7-7). The term is well-known in literary and cultural contexts.
Renga is a traditional literary art in which several people gather to compose a single poem together.
At this temple, a renga gathering is held every autumn.
renga poet
From Middle Chinese-derived elements 連 (ren, 'linked') and 歌 (ka, 'poem'). The practice developed in Japan from the 12th century onward, evolving from earlier linked-verse traditions.