noun
rondo
RON-doh
noun
1
A musical piece, often lively, in which a main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections.
"The symphony ends with a cheerful rondo."
2
A soccer training drill where a small group of players tries to keep possession of the ball while surrounded by defenders.
"The coach had the team warm up with a quick rondo."
How to Use Rondo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a musical form built around a repeating theme, or a soccer passing drill.
Word Forms
rondos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian rondò, itself from French rondeau — both ultimately describing something that circles back around, like the recurring musical theme.