rondo

Definition

A musical composition, commonly of a lively, cheerful character, in which the first strain recurs after each of the other strains.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Italian rondò, itself an unadapted borrowing of French rondeau. Doublet of rondeau; see there for further etymology.

Example Sentences

• "And four years after Pep from Catalonia first clapped eyes on Phil from Stockport across a crowded rondo, here finally was the consummation."