Meaning of the word reprise in English

What does reprise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

reprise

US /rɪˈpriːz/
UK /rɪˈpriːz/
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Noun

1.

a repeated passage in music

Example:
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The orchestra played a beautiful reprise of the main theme.
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The song ended with a short instrumental reprise.
2.

a recurrence, renewal, or resumption of an action

Example:
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The play was a reprise of their earlier successful production.
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We saw a reprise of the classic debate on economic policy.

Verb

to repeat (a musical passage or performance)

Example:
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The band decided to reprise their most popular song as an encore.
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The director chose to reprise the dramatic scene with a different cast.
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