De reprise
Example: De reprise van het muziekstuk bracht nieuwe emoties naar boven.
Definition
"De reprise" in music refers to the repeated section or return of a part of a musical composition, often bringing back earlier themes or motifs to reinforce the emotional impact or structure of the piece.
Etymology
The term "de reprise" comes from the French word 'reprise,' meaning 'a taking back' or 'resumption.' It entered Dutch musical vocabulary to describe the repeated section in compositions, highlighting the practice of bringing back previous musical material for emphasis or continuity.
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"De reprise" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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