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Ritornello   Listen
noun
Ritornello, Ritornelle  n.  (Mus.)
(a)
A short return or repetition; a concluding symphony to an air, often consisting of the burden of the song.
(a)
A short intermediate symphony, or instrumental passage, in the course of a vocal piece; an interlude.





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"Ritornello" Quotes from Famous Books



... to be sung with great fire and energy, accompanied by great and small bells ringing behind the scenes, the clash of swords upon shields, and full power of chorus and orchestra. A dialogue follows between Adriano and Rienzi, and then the various bands disappear singing the ritornelle of the hymn. A great duet ("Lebwohl, Irene") ensues between Adriano and Irene, which in its general outlines reminds one of the duet between Raoul and Valentin in "The Huguenots." At its conclusion, ...
— The Standard Operas (12th edition) • George P. Upton


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