The recapitulation
Example: The recapitulation in the symphony brought back the main theme beautifully.
Definition
"The recapitulation" in music refers to the section of a composition, particularly in sonata form, where the main themes previously introduced are restated, often with slight variations, providing a sense of resolution and unity to the piece.
Translations
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la recapitulación -
de herhaling -
la recapitulació -
la récapitulation -
die Reprise
Etymology
The term "the recapitulation" comes from the Latin word 'recapitulatio,' meaning 'a summing up or restating.' In music, it was adopted to describe the part of a composition that 'recaps' earlier material, emphasizing the idea of returning to the beginning themes. Did you know? The word literally means 'to go over the head again,' as if reviewing the main points.
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"The recapitulation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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