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ritornello

Syllabification: (ri·tor·nel·lo)
Pronunciation: /ˌritərˈnelō/
Definition of ritornello

noun (plural ritornellos or ritornelli /-ˈnelē/)

Music
  • a short instrumental refrain or interlude in a vocal work.
  • a recurring tutti section in a concerto.

Origin:

Italian, diminutive of ritorno 'return'

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