KnowraRefrainRefrainA line or group of lines repeated at intervals in a song or poem, often at the end of a stanza or verse.BriefConnectStanza: A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated from other groups by spacing. A refrain often closes each stanza or recurs between stanzas.Anaphora: A rhetorical figure that repeats a word or phrase at the beginnings of successive clauses or lines. Unlike a refrain’s recurring placement, anaphora repeats at line or clause beginnings.Ballad of the Green Berets: A 1966 song by Barry Sadler honoring the United States Army Special Forces. Its recurring chorus gives the song a clear, memorable refrain.Burden (poetry): A repeated line or phrase in a poem or song, especially one recurring at the end of stanzas. “Burden” is a traditional term for a refrain, particularly in ballads and songs.Verse (poetry): A single line of poetry or a passage written in metrical or poetic language. A refrain can repeat a verse line or a group of verse lines.Epistrophe: A rhetorical figure that repeats a word or phrase at the ends of successive clauses or lines. It shares end-position repetition with many refrains but usually works across consecutive lines.The Raven: A narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1845. The repeated word “Nevermore” acts as the poem’s refrain.Refrain (poetry): A repeated line or phrase that recurs at intervals in a poem. Poetic refrains use repetition to link stanzas and shape a poem’s structure.Chorus (song): A recurring section of a song, usually containing its central lyrics and melody. A refrain may be shorter than a chorus, though the terms sometimes overlap.Call and response (music): A musical pattern in which one voice or group answers another. A refrain can serve as the recurring response in a call-and-response song.Show all 20Linked from 44 pagesRepetitionBroader topic: A refrain makes recurrence audible and structurally prominent.BalladRelated: Recurring lines give ballads memorable structure and can intensify their themes.The TygerNarrower topic: The returning opening question changes slightly at the end, sharpening its uncertainty.RhymeCompared with: A refrain repeats words and lines, whereas rhyme can recur across different wording.Nursery rhymeBroader topic: Recurring refrains give familiar nursery rhymes a predictable point of return.Song structureRelated: A refrain can provide a recurring hook without constituting a separate chorus.We Wish You a Merry ChristmasNarrower topic: The recurring greeting gives the carol its memorable, communal structure.RadifCompared with: Radif resembles a refrain but occupies a fixed position after the rhyme word.Show all 44