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rondo

ron·do
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ron-doh, ron-doh]
    • /ˈrɒn doʊ, rɒnˈdoʊ/
    • /ˈrɒn.dəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ron-doh, ron-doh]
    • /ˈrɒn doʊ, rɒnˈdoʊ/

Definitions of rondo word

  • noun plural rondo 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. 1
  • noun rondo music: three variations on a theme 1
  • noun rondo 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 0
  • noun rondo a composition or movement, often the last movement of a sonata, having its principal theme stated three or more times in the same key, interposed with subordinate themes 0

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Origin of rondo

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Italian < French rondeau; see rondel

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Parts of speech for Rondo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rondo popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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