refrain

Meanings

• noun

  The repetition of a phrase, line, or melody throughout a poem, song, or piece of literature.

  - "In the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' the refrain is 'Water, water, every where.'"
  - "The chorus in a song often serves as the refrain, repeating throughout the verses."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with refrain
restrain , rain , chain , vain , pain , gain

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Variants

List of all variants of refrain that leads to same result
refrain , refrained , refraining , refrainment , refrainments , refrains

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'refraingnir' meaning 'to keep back, withhold', from 're-' back, and 'fraindre' to withhold.

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Trivia

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1. The refrain in the nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' is 'Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow.'

2. In the poem 'Ode to a Nightingale' by John Keats, the refrain is 'O for a draught of vintage: that hath been cooled a long time in the deep well shame.'

3. The refrain in the song 'Twist and Shout' by The Beatles is 'Come on now, come on, come on, come on, twist and shout.'

4. In the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville, the refrain is 'Call me Ishmael.'

5. The refrain in the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake is 'Tyger, tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?'

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Related Concepts

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1. Chorus: In music, the chorus is a repeated section that contrasts with the verse and often serves as the refrain.

2. Leitmotif: A musical theme associated with a particular character, idea, or emotion in an opera or symphony, similar to a refrain.

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Culture

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The refrain is a common literary and musical device that adds cohesion and structure to a piece of art. It can also create a memorable and catchy element that stays with the audience long after the piece has ended.

How to Memorize "refrain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the phrase or melody that makes up the refrain. Try to create a mental image of the words or notes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the refrain with something memorable or personal to help remember it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device, such as a rhyme or acronym, to help remember the refrain.

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