Der Refrain
Example: Der Refrain im Lied ist sehr eingängig und leicht zu merken.
Definition
"Der Refrain" in music is the repeated part of a song, often called the chorus, which recurs at intervals and is typically catchy and easy to remember. It usually contains the main theme or message of the song.
Etymology
The word "der Refrain" comes from the French word 'refrain,' which originally meant 'repetition' or 'a repeated phrase' in poetry and music. It entered German with the same meaning, emphasizing the repeated section in a song that listeners often remember.
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