Reprise Various Artists

Reprise is a musical term referring to the repetition or reiteration of an opening section within a composition, commonly seen in the structure of sonata form. Originating in the 18th century, reprises are utilized in various music styles, including popular songs and musical theater, often with altered lyrics or shortened compositions to reflect narrative developments. Notable examples include reprises in Pink Floyd's albums and musicals like Les Misérables and Hamilton, where character emotions and story arcs are enhanced through this technique. Additionally, the term has been adapted in literary criticism to denote repetition in postmodern works.

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