Category:Ritornelle

Rit`or*nelle", ri`tor*nel"lo, n. Etym: [it. ritornello, dim. of Ritorno return, fr. ritornare to return: cf. F. ritournelle.] (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.