reprise

American  

[ri-prahyz, ruh-preez] / rɪˈpraɪz, rəˈpriz /

noun

1. Law. Usually reprises. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like.

2. Music.

   1. a repetition.

   2. a return to the first theme or subject.

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verb (used with object)

reprised, reprising

1. to execute a repetition of; repeat.

   They reprised the elaborate dance number in the third act.

reprise British  

/ rɪˈpriːz /

noun

1. the repeating of an earlier theme

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verb

1. to repeat (an earlier theme)

Etymology

Origin of reprise

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French: a taking back, Old French, noun use of feminine past participle of reprendre to take back < Latin reprehendere to reprehend

Example Sentences

Meanwhile: What helps make “Rooster” so engaging, even as it negotiates familiar territory and Mr. Carell reprises his CV?

From The Wall Street Journal

The actor recently reprised his iconic role as a swashbuckling archaeologist in the 2023 sequel “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

From Los Angeles Times

Jones will reprise her role as Gemma Foster, who is still a GP and living in the same house, and is on the brink of a fresh start as she prepares to get married.

From BBC

“Rebel English Academy” reprises the excoriating humor of that debut, but only erratically.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while some fans have said they wanted Cyrus to reprise her role in a new episode, Davis feels the Disney+ special is the "perfect way" to celebrate 20 years.

From BBC

Related Words

• echo
• recite
• rehash
• reiterate
• renew
• replay
• restate