urspr. Rundgesang, dann bes. Form der barocken u. klass. Instrumentalmusik.
ETYM Italian rondň, from French rondeau. Related to Rondeau.
A musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata; SYN. rondeau.r />
Or rondeau; Antique musical form in which verses alternate with a refrain.
Often festive in character, it is a popular final movement of a sonata, concerto, or symphony.
Musical composition with main theme occurring three or more times, interspersed with minor themes.