ron·do (r n d , rn-d)n. pl. ron·dos A musical composition built on the alternation of a principal recurring theme and contrasting episodes. [Italian rondò, from French rondeau, rondeau; see rondeau.] |
rondo [ˈrɒndəʊ]
n pl -dos
(Music / Classical Music) a piece of music in which a refrain is repeated between episodes: often constitutes the form of the last movement of a sonata or concerto
[from Italian, from French rondeau]
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| Noun | 1. | rondo - a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata classical, classical music, serious music - traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste |
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