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rondo

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ron·do  (rnd, 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
Noun
pl -dos a piece of music with a leading theme continually returned to: often forms the last movement of a sonata or concerto [Italian]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
Translations
rondo [ˈrɔndəu] n (Mus) → rondeau m
rondo [ˈrɔndəu] n (Mus) → Rondo nt
rondo [ˈrɔndəu] n (MUS) → rondò m inv


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Silence for the rondo, and attention to the refrain,--
 
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