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ri·tor·nel·lo \ˌrid.ərˈne(ˌ)lō, ˌriˌtȯrˈn-\ noun or ri·tor·nelle or ri·tor·nel \| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷|nel\ (plural ritornelli or ritornellos or ritornelles or ritornels) Etymology: Italian ritornello, diminutive of ritorno return, from ritornare to return, from ri- re- (from Latin re-) + tornare to turn, return, from Latin, to turn in a lathe — more at turn 1. a. : a short instrumental passage in a vocal musical composition often consisting of a burden or refrain b. : an instrumental interlude between the parts of an opera 2. : a tutti passage in a concerto 3. : the last two lines of a 14th century madrigal serving as a concluding passage or section |