bis
9.9
To ask performers to play something again
- adverb
- /bɪs/
- Specialized
:
bis
- After the final note, the audience shouted bis to request the song again.
Examples
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The pianist smiled and played the piece bis as the crowd applauded.
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In some concerts, performers respond to a call of bis with an extra piece.
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The audience shouted bis after the stunning performance.
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He played the piece again, saying bis to the crowd.
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After the final note, the audience shouted bis to request the song again.
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The pianist smiled and played the piece bis as the crowd applauded.
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The audience shouted bis after the stunning performance.
Synonyms
to repeat
vsbis
∞
1.0
To do or say something again
is used as a musical mark telling players to perform the piece again
Compounds
bis-phossy jaw
- Archaic
9.9
A serious disease that makes the jaw bone die after working with white phosphorus in match factories
Surface Forms
bis positive
Etymology
Bis used to ask for a repeat comes from Latin bis meaning 'twice'. So when people shout bis, they are asking for the music to be played 'again', a second time.