rondo
a work or movement, often the last movement of a sonata, having one principal subject that is stated at least three times in the same key and to which return is made after the introduction of each subordinate theme.
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How to use rondo in a sentence
The reader will remember the composer's intention of playing there with Fontana his rondo for two pianos.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksThis desire the composer satisfies only partially in the last movement (rondo vivace, 2-4, E major).
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksAs a slight requital of your kind souvenir, I take the liberty to send you some variations, and a rondo with violin accompaniment.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2 | Lady WallaceThe last movement, a prefect rondo in form, returns to the mood and general style of the first.
Descriptive Analyses of Piano Works | Edward Baxter Perryrondo is one of those words of many relatives, both in our own English and other languages.
Descriptive Analyses of Piano Works | Edward Baxter Perry
British Dictionary definitions for rondo
/ (ˈrɒndəʊ) /
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
Origin of rondo
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