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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

rondo

/ˈrɒndoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does rondo mean?

noun

A musical composition in which a theme is repeated after a solo section, typically in a different key or with a different accompaniment. A type of musical form.

Example

"The orchestra performed a beautiful rondo, with the solo violinist taking center stage."

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