Bis
adverb
Twice or two times.
The concert was so good, the audience shouted 'bis!' to request the performer to repeat the song.
Often appears as...
- encore une fois
- bis!
noun
A term used in music notation indicating that a passage should be repeated.
The composer marked the page with a 'bis' to show the musicians where to repeat.
Often appears as...
- play that bis
- coda bis
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
A term used in some European countries, particularly France, to indicate a secondary home or apartment.
I'm staying at my bis in the countryside for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- bis address
- second bis
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A term used in the comic book industry to indicate a remake or alternate version of an existing comic book issue.
The bis edition of the comic book includes alternate covers and additional content.
Often appears as...
- bis edition
- bis issue
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Twice or two times.
The concert was so good, the audience shouted 'bis!' to request the performer to repeat the song.
Often appears as...
- encore une fois
- bis!
noun
A term used in music notation indicating that a passage should be repeated.
The composer marked the page with a 'bis' to show the musicians where to repeat.
Often appears as...
- play that bis
- coda bis
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
A term used in some European countries, particularly France, to indicate a secondary home or apartment.
I'm staying at my bis in the countryside for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- bis address
- second bis
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A term used in the comic book industry to indicate a remake or alternate version of an existing comic book issue.
The bis edition of the comic book includes alternate covers and additional content.
Often appears as...
- bis edition
- bis issue
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Encore Alternative
Used to request an additional performance after a show or concert ends.
After the final act, the crowd chanted 'bis!' for one more song.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Usage
Common in live performances, especially in classical concerts or theaters in France.
The tenor received loud 'bis!' after his spectacular aria.
Pro Tip 1/2Encore Alternative
Used to request an additional performance after a show or concert ends.
After the final act, the crowd chanted 'bis!' for one more song.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Usage
Common in live performances, especially in classical concerts or theaters in France.
The tenor received loud 'bis!' after his spectacular aria.
Pro Tip 1/2Encore Alternative
Used to request an additional performance after a show or concert ends.
After the final act, the crowd chanted 'bis!' for one more song.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Usage
Common in live performances, especially in classical concerts or theaters in France.
The tenor received loud 'bis!' after his spectacular aria.
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Video examples
Creating a Bio-Industrial...
but not everybody knows these patterns so how do we make sure that nature's wisdom is available to all makers at the moment of creation don't you love this guy we need a biological intelligence service bis we're starting this is called ask nature org check it out you can put a function and design an
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