ri·tor·nel·lo
| \ ˌri-tər-ˈne-(ˌ)lō
, ˌri-ˌtȯr- \
, ˌri-ˌtȯr- \
plural ritornelli\
ˌri-tər-ˈne-(ˌ)lē
, ˌri-ˌtȯr-
\ or ritornellos
, ˌri-ˌtȯr-
\ or ritornellos
Definition of ritornello
1a
: a short recurrent instrumental passage in a vocal composition
b
: an instrumental interlude in early opera
2
: a tutti passage in a concerto or rondo refrain
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“Ritornello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ritornello. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of ritornello was in 1632
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