ALL meanings of rondo
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R r - 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