About The Word Ridotto
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Ridotto
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What's The Definition Of Ridotto?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ridotto: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ridotto: See Also | Ridotto In Webster's Dictionary \Ri*dot"to\, n. [See {Redoubt}.] (Music)
An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.
\Ri*dot"to\, n. [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See {Redoubt}.] A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves. --Brande & C. There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. --Walpole. \Ri*dot"to\, v. i. To hold ridottos. [R.] --J. G. Cooper. |
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