Trochaic refers to a metrical foot in poetry that consists of two syllables, where the first syllable is stressed and the second syllable is unstressed. This pattern creates a rhythmic flow that can enhance the musical quality of a poem. An example of trochaic meter can be found in the works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, particularly in his famous poem "The Song of Hiawatha." In contrast to iambic meter, which has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one, trochaic meter often gives a more forceful and emphatic sound. Poets may choose trochaic meter to evoke specific emotions or to create a particular atmosphere in their writing.