Ritornello IS an Italian word. It means "chorus" by the way.
Ritornello is a musical term derived from the Italian word meaning "return." It refers to a recurring theme or refrain found in Baroque music, particularly in concertos and vocal works. In a typical ritornello form, a main theme is stated by the full ensemble and alternates with contrasting sections played by soloists. This structure allows for both unity and contrast within the composition.
Tutti: which is Italian for 'all together'ritornello (for apexvs)
Ritornello
A ritornello (Italian; "little return") is a recurring passage in Baroque music for orchestra or chorus. The first or final movement of a solo concerto or aria may be in "ritornello form", in which the ritornello is the opening theme, always played by tutti, which returns in whole or in part and in different keys throughout the movement, in which particulars the form differs from the rondo.
A ritornello is a recurring musical theme often found in Baroque concertos and other forms of instrumental music. It typically serves as a refrain that alternates with contrasting sections, showcasing the interplay between the soloist and the ensemble. The term "ritornello" comes from the Italian word for "return," reflecting its repetitive nature throughout a piece. This structure helps to unify the composition and highlight the dynamic dialogue between different musical voices.
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The first movement of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 is in a ritornello form, with a recurring main theme (ritornello) that alternates with solo sections played by the concertino group.
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A ritornello is the form that typically begins a movement. Ritornello form focuses on a contrast between two musical ideas (the soloist and the orchestra for example). The idea presented in the ritornello will be revisited many times again in the song.
It uses ritornello form
Yes, the ritornello principle is based on alternating sections from the soloist (or soloists) and the full orchestra.