El estribillo
Example: El estribillo de la canción es muy pegajoso.
Definition
The term "el estribillo" refers to the repeated section or chorus of a song, typically containing the main theme or catchy phrase that recurs throughout the piece, making it memorable and engaging for listeners.
Etymology
The word "el estribillo" comes from the Spanish verb 'estribar,' meaning 'to lean' or 'to rest on,' evolving into a noun that signifies a musical refrain that the song 'rests on' or returns to. Did you know? It originally referred to a kind of support or brace, metaphorically extending to the repeating part of a song.
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