reprise
Definition
Verb: 1. To repeat an earlier theme of a musical composition: To play or sing a passage, theme, or section of music again. 2. To repeat or resume a performance, action, or role: To perform or do something again, often after an interval.
Usage
The verb "reprise" is used to describe the act of repeating something, most commonly in artistic or performance contexts. It is a formal term. * It is often used in the passive voice (e.g., "The theme is reprised"). * It can be followed by a direct object (e.g., "to reprise a role").
Examples
- In music:
- In theater/film:
- General use:
Advanced Usage
- "To reprise a role": This is a set phrase in acting, meaning to play the same character again in a subsequent production.
- After twenty years, she reprised her role as the detective in the film's reboot.
- Noun form ("a reprise"): While the primary request is for the verb, the related noun is common. It refers to the repeated section itself or a recurrence.
- The musical ended with a reprise of its most famous song. (Here, "reprise" is a noun.)
Variants and Related Words
- Reprisal (noun): An act of retaliation. (Note: This is a different word with a distinct meaning, often confused with "reprise").
- Repetition (noun): The act of repeating.
- Encore (noun/verb): A repeated or additional performance at the end of a concert, often requested by the audience.
Synonyms
- Repeat
- Recapitulate
- Restate
- Resume
Antonyms
- Introduce (a new theme)
- Discontinue
- Conclude (finally)
Related Phrases
- To reprise one's duties: To resume one's responsibilities or tasks.
- After his medical leave, he reprised his duties as department head.
Verb
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repeat an earlier theme of a composition
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