Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

repique

noun

/rəˈpik/

Definition

A sudden or sharp sound, particularly a ringing or striking noise, often associated with bells or drums.

Examples

The repique of the church bells heralded the arrival of the new year.
During the festival, the drummers played a lively repique that energized the crowd.
The sound of repique can be heard in various traditional music forms, especially in Latin and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

Meaning

In music and percussion, ‘repique’ refers to a rapid succession of beats or notes, often played with the intention of drawing attention or creating excitement.