= Tornada (Occitan literary term)
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In Occitan literature, a "tornada" refers to a specific poetic form that is characterized by a structured, often repetitive pattern. It typically consists of a series of stanzas that include a refrain or recurring line, similar to what is found in other lyric poetry traditions. The term is most often associated with the medieval troubadour tradition, where poets (troubadours) would compose songs with intricate rhyme schemes and melodies.
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