ritornelle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rit`or*nelle", Ri`tor*nel"lo noun (Also<
  • Ritornelle
  • Ritornello
)
Etymology
It. ritornello, dim. of ritorno return, fr. ritornare to return: cf. F. ritournelle.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913