Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rondo
noun
/ˈrɒn.doʊ/
Definition
A musical form that features a recurrent theme, often alternating with contrasting sections.
Examples
- The composer used a rondo form in the final movement of the symphony.
- In her piano recital, she played a beautiful rondo by Mozart.
- The rondo’s lively theme made it a favorite among the audience.
Meaning
In music, a rondo is a structure characterized by the repetition of a principal theme (A) alternated with one or more contrasting sections (B, C, etc.).
Synonyms
- refrain
- theme
- variation
