reprise

noun
UK: /rɪˈpraɪz/
US: /rɪˈpraɪz/

  1. A repeat of something, especially a piece of music or a performance.

    1. The band did a reprise of their hit song.
    2. The encore included a moving reprise of the show's opening number, highlighting the actor's vocal talent.

  2. A recurring theme or idea in a book, movie, or other work of art.

    1. The author used the reprise of a childhood memory.
    2. The film's emotional impact comes from the recurring reprise of the father's advice, resonating throughout the protagonist's journey.

Synonyms

repeat repetition recurrence recap summary restatement
reprise verb

  1. To repeat something, such as a piece of music or a part in a play.

    1. The singer will reprise her famous song.
    2. The actress will reprise her role in the movie sequel, much to the delight of her fans.

  2. To do something again, often in a similar way.

    1. He will reprise his role as team leader.
    2. The company decided to reprise its marketing strategy from last year, hoping for similar success.
reprise adjective

  1. Serving as a repeat or recurrence of something.

    1. This is a reprise performance.
    2. The concert featured a reprise version of their debut single, showcasing their growth as musicians over the years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reprise" in English means: A repeat of something, especially a piece of music or a performance., A recurring theme or idea in a book, movie, or other work of art..

The phonetic transcription of "reprise" is /rɪˈpraɪz/ in British English and /rɪˈpraɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reprise": repeat, repetition, recurrence, recap, summary, restatement.

Example usage of "reprise": "The band did a reprise of their hit song.". More examples on the page.