reiterata

Reiterata is a term used primarily in Latin-derived scholarly writing to denote repetition or reiteration. Etymology: from Latin reiteratus "repeated," past participle of reiterare; the form reiterata functions as a noun or adjective depending on context.

Usage in music: In musical notation, especially in Italianate or Baroque editions, reiterata indicates that a figure or passage should be repeated. The instruction can be applied to melodic motifs, rhythmic figures, or sections, sometimes with guidance on the number of repetitions, though exact practice varies by composer and edition.

Usage in linguistics and rhetoric: In linguistic and rhetorical studies, reiterata may be used to refer to repeated elements within an utterance or text. It can describe forms of reduplication or iterative constructions, or simply refer to the phenomenon of repetition for emphasis.

Notes: Reiterata is not a widely standardized technical term across all disciplines; its precise meaning depends on the author and field. When encountered, it is common to define the intended sense at first use. As a Latin-derived term, it can appear as both plural noun and as an adjective modifying a noun (reiterata motifs, reiterata passages).