Rondeau

Pronunciation: /rɒndəʊ/

Definitions of rondeau

noun a musical form popular in the 16th and 17th centuries

Example Sentences

A1 I learned how to play the rondeau on the piano.

A2 The rondeau is a type of French poetry with a specific structure.

B1 The rondeau is often performed at medieval music festivals.

B2 She composed a beautiful rondeau for the upcoming concert.

C1 The rondeau is a complex musical form that requires skill and precision.

C2 The rondeau is considered one of the most challenging pieces to perform in classical music.

Examples of rondeau in a Sentence

formal The poet composed a beautiful rondeau for the royal court.

informal I'm trying my hand at writing a rondeau for fun.

slang Have you heard that new rondeau that's been going around?

figurative The intricate dance of the planets could be likened to a cosmic rondeau.

Grammatical Forms of rondeau

• past tense: rondeaued
• plural: rondeaus
• comparative: more rondeau
• superlative: most rondeau
• present tense: rondeaus
• future tense: will rondeau
• perfect tense: have rondeaued
• continuous tense: is rondeauing
• singular: rondeau
• positive degree: rondeau
• infinitive: to rondeau
• gerund: rondeauing
• participle: rondeaued

Origin and Evolution of rondeau

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'rondeau' originated from French literature, specifically from the Old French word 'rondel' meaning 'small circle' or 'round'. It was initially used in poetry to refer to a fixed form of verse with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'rondeau' evolved to also refer to a musical form with a repeating refrain. In modern usage, 'rondeau' can still refer to both a form of poetry and a musical composition, often characterized by its repetitive structure.