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Reprise

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/

A recurrence or resumption of an action.

📖 Definitions of "Reprise"

noun
  1. 1

    A recurrence or resumption of an action.

  2. 2

    A repetition of a phrase, a return to an earlier theme, or a second rendition or version of a song in a programme or musical.

  3. 3

    A renewal of a failed attack, after going back into the en garde position.

  4. 4

    A taking by way of retaliation.

verb
  1. 1

    To take (something) up or on again.

  2. 2

    To repeat or resume an action

    "The aging actress played the role she played in her youth, as if to reprise it."

  3. 3

    To recompense; to pay.

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