refrains

plural of refrain
as in choruses
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain

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Recent Examples of refrains Normally, the Commission redacts or refrains from publishing proprietary details. Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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choruses
Noun
  • During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Refrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrains. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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