reprise

[rəˈpriːz]

reprise Definition

• 1. a repeated passage in music
• 2. a repetition or resumption of an action

Using reprise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reprise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The song ended with a reprise of the chorus.

• Example

  The company announced a reprise of last year's sales event.

• Example

  The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

• Example

  The team hopes to reprise their championship win from last year.

reprise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reprise

• repeat
• recurrence
• repetition
• echo
• rerun

Antonyms for reprise

• original
• novelty

Phrases with reprise

• reprise role

  to play the same character in a movie, play, or show that one has played before

  Example

  The actor was excited to reprise his role as the superhero in the sequel.

• reprise performance

  a repeat of a performance, especially in response to popular demand

  Example

  The band gave a reprise performance of their hit song at the end of the concert.

• reprise one's steps

  to go back over the same path or route that one has taken before

  Example

  Realizing he had left his phone behind, he quickly reprised his steps to find it.

Origins of reprise

from French 'repris', meaning 'seizure, repossession'

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Summary: reprise in Brief

The term 'reprise' [rəˈpriːz] refers to a repeated passage in music or a repetition or resumption of an action. It can be used to describe a repeated performance or event, such as 'The company announced a reprise of last year's sales event,' or a repeated musical phrase, as in 'The song ended with a reprise of the chorus.' 'Reprise' also extends to phrases like 'reprise role,' denoting the act of playing the same character in a movie or show, and 'reprise one's steps,' meaning to go back over the same path or route.