ritornello — meaning in English

English meaning

• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
• mantra noun A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.
• refrain verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
• riff noun A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.

Senses

ritornello is used for these senses in English:

• hook (music) A catchy musical phrase which forms the basis of a popular song.
• mantra (by extension) A slogan or phrase often repeated.
• refrain The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
• riff A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.

hook — full definition

1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

mantra — full definition

1. noun A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.
2. noun A slogan or saying repeated so often it becomes a guiding principle.

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