(ˌ)älˌternəˈtē(ˌ)vō noun
( plural alternati·vi -(ˌ)vē)
Etymology: Italian, alternative, from Medieval Latin alternativus — more at alternative
1. music : a contrasting middle section of a movement in the 18th century suite — compare trio
2. : a second trio section played or to be played between repetitions of the first trio in 19th century music