'Reprise' definitions:

Definition of 'reprise'

From: WordNet
verb
Repeat an earlier theme of a composition [syn: reprise, reprize, repeat, recapitulate]

Definition of 'Reprise'

From: GCIDE
  • Reprise \Re*prise"\ (r?-pr?z"), n. [F. reprise, fr. reprendre, repris, to take back, L. reprehendere. See Reprehend.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A taking by way of retaliation. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. pl. (Law) Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and lands, as rent charge, rent seck, pensions, annuities, and the like. [Written also reprizes.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Reprise'

From: GCIDE
  • Reprise \Re*prise"\, v. t. [Written also reprize.]
  • 1. To take again; to retake. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To recompense; to pay. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]