ritornello

Meanings

• noun

  Introductory theme that is repeated throughout a musical composition, particularly in Baroque music.

  - "The ritornello is the repeating theme in Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons'."
  - "In a sonata form movement, the ritornello is the main theme that is presented in the exposition and then repeated in the recapitulation."

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Variants

List of all variants of ritornello that leads to same result
ritornelli , ritornello , ritornellos

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Etymology

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From Italian 'ritornello', meaning 'little return' or 'little repetition'.

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1. The term 'ritornello' is also used in literary analysis to refer to a recurring phrase or theme in a literary work.

2. The use of the ritornello in Baroque music can be compared to the use of a chorus in Greek drama, providing a sense of unity and structure to the work.

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1. Theme: A melodic or harmonic idea that is repeated throughout a musical composition.

2. Baroque music: A musical style that originated in Europe between 1600 and 1750, characterized by its ornate and complex compositions.

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Culture

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The ritornello is a significant musical term, particularly in the Baroque period. It is used to create coherence and structure in multi-movement compositions, such as concertos and sonatas. The repetition of the ritornello provides a sense of unity and allows for contrasting material to be presented against it.

How to Memorize "ritornello"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musical score and visualize the ritornello as the repeating theme that is written out in the treble clef.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ritornello' with the idea of a repeating musical theme or motif.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Italian origin of the word and associating it with the idea of a repeating musical theme.

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