rondo

[ ron-doh, ron-doh ]

/ ˈrɒn doʊ, rɒnˈdoʊ /

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noun, plural ron·dos.Music.

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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Origin of rondo

1790–1800; <Italian <French rondeau;see rondel

Words nearby rondo

ronde, rondeau, rondel, rondelet, rondelle, rondo, Rondônia, rondure, rone, Roneo, rongeur

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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 Niecks
This desire the composer satisfies only partially in the last movement (Rondo vivace, 2-4, E major).
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
As 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 Wallace
The last movement, a prefect rondo in form, returns to the mood and general style of the first.
Descriptive Analyses of Piano Works|Edward Baxter Perry

Rondo 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

rondo

/ (ˈrɒndəʊ) /

noun plural -dos

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

Word Origin for rondo

C18: from Italian, from French rondeau

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