Refrain
Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.
Recital and refrain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recital" instead a noun "Refrain".
Nearby Words: refrained, refraining
Recital
Recital noun - A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance.
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Synonyms for Recital
Refrain and recital are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Recital".
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