reprise

[ ri-prahyz ruh-preez ]

noun

1. Usually reprises. Law. 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.

verb (used with object)

, re·prised, re·pris·ing.

1. to execute a repetition of; repeat:

   They reprised the elaborate dance number in the third act.

reprise

/ rɪˈpriːz /

noun

1. the repeating of an earlier theme

verb

1. to repeat (an earlier theme)

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprise¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprise¹

C14: from Old French, from reprendre to take back, from Latin reprehendere ; see reprehend

Example Sentences

In fact, “Wicked” operates with its audience constantly in mind, keeping an amiable pace that manages not to be bogged down by too many songs or unnecessary reprises.

From Salon

Next year, Murray will be seen reprising his character from “Freaky Friday” in the movie’s sequel, “Freakier Friday.”

From Los Angeles Times

Close, who reprised her Tony-winning performance as Norma in the 2017 Broadway revival and added layers of authenticity burnished by time, made the musical seem weightier than it is.

From Los Angeles Times

The 2022 Broadway production featured John David Washington, Jackson, Ray Fisher and Michael Potts, all of whom reprise their roles in the film version.

From Los Angeles Times

Now it is poised to reprise the role.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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