English Explanatory Dictionary

rondeau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas.
  2. A monophonic song with a two-part refrain.
  3. Synonym of rondeau pan; a shallow pot or pan that can be used for braising.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒn.dəʊ/ /ˈɹɑnˌdoʊ/ /ˌɹɑnˈdoʊ/

Word forms

rondeau rondeaux rondeaus

Etymology

From Middle French rondeau, from Old French rondel. Doublet of rondo.

Synonyms

rondeau pan

Translations

Bulgarian: рондо Finnish: rondeau Marathi: राँडो Russian: ро́ндо
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