Definition of "recapitulation" in английский

noun

1. A subsequent brief recitement or enumeration of the major points in a narrative, article, or book.

2. (music) The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.

3. (biology) The reenactment of the embryonic development in evolution of the species.

4. (theology) The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.