How to Pronounce "rondo"
word
ˈɹɒn.dəʊ
RAHN-doe
ɹˈɒndəʊ
ron-DOE
Definition
A rondo is a musical form or piece where a main theme repeats several times, alternating with different sections. It is common in classical music, especially in the final movement of sonatas and concertos.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɒn.dəʊ
British English
ɹˈɒndəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHN-doe
UK
ron-DOE
Listen in Context
The pianist played a lively rondo at the end of the concert.
A rondo repeats its main theme several times.
Beethoven wrote a famous rondo in his sonata.
My favorite part of the symphony is the energetic rondo at the end.