Ritornelle

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  • n. Alternative form of ritornello.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A short return or repetition; a concluding symphony to an air, often consisting of the burden of the song.
  • n. A short intermediate symphony, or instrumental passage, in the course of a vocal piece; an interlude.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In music, an instrumental prelude, interlude, or refrain belonging to a vocal work, like a song, aria, or chorus; also, one of the tutti passages in an instrumental concerto. Also formerly called a symphony.
  • Word Usage
    "The word _symphony_ was formerly used synonymously with _ritornelle_, both words being applied to instrumental interludes between parts of vocal works, but this usage has now entirely disappeared."
    Equivalent
    ritornello   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    interlude