plural reprises
: something (such as a piece of music) that is repeated
They ended their performance with a reprise of the opening number.
The team is hoping to avoid a reprise of last year's defeat.
reprises; reprised; reprising
: to repeat (something, such as a performance of a piece of music)
reprise a song/play/film
He will reprise his role in the play.
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“Reprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reprise. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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