kiitikio
kee-ee-tee-KEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilikiitikiokee-ee-tee-KEE-oh
Englishrefrain, chorus (of a song)
Frenchrefrainruh-FRAN
Meaning
The part of a song that is repeated after each verse, often sung by a group in answer to a lead singer.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural viitikio, from kuitikia, to answer a call. Kuimba kiitikio, to sing the chorus; in a collaboration one artist often sings the kiitikio.
Examples
- Wanafunzi waliimba kiitikio kwa sauti kubwa.The pupils sang the chorus loudly.
- Kiitikio cha wimbo huu ni rahisi kukumbuka.The refrain of this song is easy to remember.
- Alimshirikisha mwimbaji mwingine kwenye viitikio.He featured another singer on the choruses.
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