To learn by heart
Example: I need to learn by heart all the lyrics for the concert.
Definition
"To learn by heart" means to memorize something completely and accurately, especially by repeated practice. In music, it typically refers to committing all the lyrics, notes, or pieces of a song to memory so they can be performed without referring to written material.
Etymology
The phrase "to learn by heart" originates from the idea that knowledge resides in the heart, considered the center of emotion and memory in ancient times. It has been used since the Middle Ages to describe memorization, suggesting something is deeply ingrained and personally known.
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"To learn by heart" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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