recapitulation
UK/,riːkəpɪtjʊ'leɪʃ(ə)n/US/ri:kәpitjj'leiʃ(ә)n/
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Definitions
n.
A concise summary of the main points.
概括，扼要重述。
n.
In music, the section restating the earlier themes (in sonata form).
（音乐，奏鸣曲式）再现部。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrecapitulateagain, back
+
-iontake, seize, hold
=recapitulation
The noun of recapitulate: a summary. In music it names the part of a movement where the opening themes 'return' (are restated).
Common Collocations
- 1.brief recapitulation简短概括
- 2.recapitulation section再现部
Example Sentences
- 1.
The essay ends with a brief recapitulation of the argument.
- 2.
The recapitulation brings back the symphony's main theme.