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burden

In poetry, the refrain or chorus of a poem or song; strictly, it is a set of words recurring at the end of each verse. The word is related to the musical term bourdon.

burden

In old vocal music, the refrain sung at the end of each verse; in English medieval carols, the refrain or chorus.



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