ritornelle

/riːtɔrnɛl/ or /riːtɔrˈnɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A short repeated section in an opera, typically after an aria, consisting of a few measures of music.

“The singer’s final ritornelle was a poignant reminder of the opera’s themes.”

Synonyms

  • aria
  • recitative

Antonyms

  • cadence
  • melancholy