Difference between oscillatory/cyclic model and big bounce?

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If a Big Bounce can occur "after a universal singularity is reached or a repulsive quantum force causes re-expansion" then what differentiates it from oscillatory/cyclic models if both of them defend that the universe will re-expand from a singularity or before that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe
 
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Suekdccia said:
If a Big Bounce can occur "after a universal singularity is reached or a repulsive quantum force causes re-expansion" then what differentiates it from oscillatory/cyclic models if both of them defend that the universe will re-expand from a singularity or before that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe
The Bounce only assumes a single bounce event (there may be more, but only one is necessary). Cyclic models include a large number of bounce events (possibly an infinite number).