Burden and Refrain

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Burden

Burden noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.

Usage example: had some trouble coming up with a burden for the song

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Refrain is a synonym for burden in chorus topic. In some cases you can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Burden".

Nearby Words: burdened, burdensome, burdening

Refrain

Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.

Usage example: I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain

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Burden is a synonym for refrain in chorus topic. You can use "Burden" instead a noun "Refrain", if it concerns topics such as chorus of musical piece.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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