Refrain and Theme

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Refrain

Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.
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Theme is a synonym for refrain in music topic. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Refrain", when it comes to topics like chorus, chorus of musical piece.
Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Theme

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
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Refrain is a synonym for theme in chorus topic. You can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Theme".
Nearby Word: thematic

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  • The My Little Pony G3 theme song shifts from B to D for the Theme Tune Roll Call bridge, then drops to Bb for the ending refrain.
    Source: Truck Driver's Gear Change
  • Video Game / Sonic the Hedgehog CD Refrain from Assuming: "Sonic - You Can Do Anything", the opening theme song from the JP version, is often incorrectly cited as "Toot Toot Sonic Warrior" after part of the chorus, despite "you can do anything" actually being lyrics.
    Source: Video Game / Sonic the Hedgehog CD
  • Inverted and then played straight in the theme song of The Half Broken Music Box: The song's verse is in C major, but it unexpectedly shifts down to B major to start the refrain.
    Source: Truck Driver's Gear Change
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