refrain
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A refrain is a section of music or lyrics that repeats at intervals throughout a song, like the "chorus" in modern music. It matters because it creates a memorable, unifying element that listeners recognize and can sing along with, making a song more engaging and easier to remember.
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- Usage in history
- In popular music
- In jazz
- Arranger's chorus
- Shout chorus
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thumb|Musical notation for the chorus of "Jingle Bells"
A refrain (from , "to repeat", through ) is the line or lines that are repeated in poetry or in music—the "chorus" of a song. Poetic fixed forms that feature refrains include the villanelle, the virelay, and the sestina.