Meaning reprise
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repeat an earlier theme of a composition The live set reprises material from this remarkable group's earlier Aurora CD. — The Guardian (Jan 6, 2011)
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late 14c., "yearly deduction from charges upon a manor or estate," from Old French reprise "act of taking back" (13c.), fem. of repris, past participle of reprendre "take back [..]
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early 15c., from Old French repris, past participle of reprendre (see reprise (v.)).
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To repeat a previous part of a composition generally after other music has been played.
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Inside corner of a stone member with a profile other than a flat plane.
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(v) repeat an earlier theme of a composition
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A repetition of a song sung earlier in a musical. In Annie
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A recurrence or resumption of an action. (music) A repetition of a phrase, or a return to an earlier theme. (fencing) A renewal of a failed attack, after going back into the on guard position. [..]
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