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Recapitulation

Definition:

A recapitulation refers to the act or process of summarizing or restating the main points or events. It can also refer to the repetition of earlier musical themes in a piece.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Sense 1:

Noun: A concise summary or restatement of the main points or events.

Example sentence: After a thorough discussion, the professor provided a recapitulation of the important concepts covered in the lecture.

Sense 2:

Verb: To summarize or restate the main points or events.

Example sentence: The presenter recapitulated his earlier arguments to ensure the audience understood the key takeaways.

Sense 3:

Noun: In music, the repetition of earlier musical themes or sections in a piece.

Example sentence: The symphony's recapitulation of the initial melodic motif brought a sense of closure to the composition.

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