rondo

[ ron-doh, ron-doh ]

/ ˈrɒn doʊ, rɒnˈdoʊ /

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.

Nearby words

ronde, rondeau, rondel, rondelet, rondelle, rondo, rondure, rondônia, rone, roneo, rongeur

Origin of rondo

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

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Examples from the Web for rondo

The brawl with Humphries—though no one really needs a reason to smack that guy around—showcased the “Rondo push.”
Rajon Rondo: NBA’s Most Valuable Rebel|Sujay Kumar|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
So why is Rondo, one of the best players in the league, criticized for being “dirty”?
Rajon Rondo: NBA’s Most Valuable Rebel|Sujay Kumar|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Even when the Celtics inexplicably thought about trading Rondo last year, he played better, seemingly fueled by anger.
Rajon Rondo: NBA’s Most Valuable Rebel|Sujay Kumar|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Rondo looks less like a point guard and more like a cartoon Spider-Man with broad shoulders, long sculpted arms, and giant hands.
Rajon Rondo: NBA’s Most Valuable Rebel|Sujay Kumar|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST

It is followed, as by a second sonata movement, by the "Campanella" Rondo, the two being intended to be performed in succession.
Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work|Stephen Samuel Stratton
The Adagio and Rondo made a great effect and were followed by the heartiest applause and shouts of bravo.
Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
I start next month, but I must first try my Concerto, for the Rondo is ready now.
Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
At length Beethoven was satisfied, and returned to the Rondo, the whole company being in raptures.
Life of Beethoven|Anton Schindler
The Andante was therefore excluded and its place supplied by the interesting Introduction to the Rondo which it now has.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume II (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer

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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Word Origin and History for rondo

rondo

1797, "musical composition of one principal theme, which is repeated at least once," from Italian rondo, from French rondeau, rondel, from Old French rondel "little round" (see rondel).