Refrain

A line or phrase repeated at intervals in a poem. In Exposure, “But nothing happens” repeatedly interrupts the descriptions of suffering.

A repeated word, phrase or line in a poem or song.

A repeated word, phrase or passage in a poem or song.

A repeated word, phrase or line, often returning at the end of a stanza.

A recurring word, phrase or line in a poem, often appearing at a stanza ending.

A phrase or line repeated at intervals in a poem or song, often at the ends of stanzas.

A line or phrase that returns within a poem, sometimes with changes that develop its meaning.

A word, phrase or line repeated at intervals in a poem.

A repeated line or phrase at intervals in a poem, often reinforcing a central idea.

A line or phrase that returns at intervals in a poem, often reinforcing a central idea.

A repeated word, phrase or line within a poem.

A line or phrase repeated at intervals in a poem, often reinforcing its central message.

A line or phrase repeated at intervals in a poem.

A repeated word, phrase or group of lines in a poem, often helping to reinforce its central feelings or ideas.

A word, phrase or line repeated at significant points in a poem.

A word, phrase or line repeated at intervals throughout a poem.

A line or phrase that returns during a poem, often reinforcing its central message.

A line or phrase repeated at intervals in a poem or song.

A word, phrase or line repeated through a song or poem.

A line or group of lines repeated in a song or poem.

A word, line or group of lines repeated throughout a poem or song.

A repeated word, phrase or line, often used in a song to create a recognisable pattern.