RITORNELLO


Meaning of RITORNELLO in English

[ ˌrɪtɔ:'nɛləʊ ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or ritornelli -li ) Music a short instrumental refrain or interlude in a vocal work.

Origin

Ital., dimin. of ritorno 'return'.

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