Het refrein
Example: Het refrein van het lied blijft de hele dag in mijn hoofd.
Definition
"Het refrein" refers to the repeated part of a song, usually containing the main message or theme, that recurs after each verse. It is the catchy section often remembered and sung along to, as in the example phrase where it stays in the mind all day.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het refrein" comes from the French word 'refrain,' which means 'a repeated phrase or chorus in a song.' The French term itself derives from the Old French 'refraindre,' meaning 'to repeat' or 'restrain.' Did you know that originally 'refrein' could also mean a refrain in speech or poetry before becoming firmly associated with music?
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"Het refrein" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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