reprise

noun

Meaning

A repetition of a performance, musical theme, or action.

Examples

The final scene of the play featured a brief reprise of the opening song.
She decided to reprise her role as the lead detective in the sequel.

Synonyms: repeat, echo, reiteration, recapitulation

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reprise

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpriːz/

Definition

A repetition of a performance, musical theme, or action.

Examples

The final scene of the play featured a brief reprise of the opening song.
She decided to reprise her role as the lead detective in the sequel.
The orchestra played a short reprise of the main melody before the curtain fell.

How to Use reprise

reprise a role (collocation): to play the same character again in a new production — "He was thrilled to reprise his role in the television reboot."
a reprise of (collocation): a repeat of a specific event or sound — "The concert ended with a moving reprise of the opening ballad."

Synonyms of reprise

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