noun
rondo
RON-doh
Rondo (noun) means a musical piece, often lively, in which a main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections. Example: “The symphony ends with a cheerful rondo.”
noun
1
A musical piece, often lively, in which a main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections.
"The symphony ends with a cheerful rondo."
2
A soccer training drill where a small group of players tries to keep possession of the ball while surrounded by defenders.
"And four years after Pep from Catalonia first clapped eyes on Phil from Stockport across a crowded rondo, here finally was the consummation."
— Jonathan Liew, Phil Foden stars to offer Manchester City glimpse of multiple futures (2020)
"The coach had the team warm up with a quick rondo."
How to use rondo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a musical form built around a repeating theme, or a soccer passing drill.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rondos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian rondò, itself from French rondeau — both ultimately describing something that circles back around, like the recurring musical theme.
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What does “rondo” mean?
The word “rondo” means a musical piece, often lively, in which a main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections. In plain terms, either a musical form built around a repeating theme, or a soccer passing drill.
How do you pronounce “rondo”?
“Rondo” is pronounced RON-doh (/ˈɹɒn.dəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rondo” in a sentence?
Here is “rondo” used in a sentence: “The symphony ends with a cheerful rondo.”
What part of speech is “rondo”?
“Rondo” is a noun.
Where does the word “rondo” come from?
The word “rondo” comes from French. Borrowed from Italian rondò, itself from French rondeau — both ultimately describing something that circles back around, like the recurring musical theme.
How many meanings does “rondo” have?
“Rondo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a musical piece, often lively, in which a main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections.
