ricercar
/ˌriːtʃərˈkɑr/
noun
- An instrumental musical composition from the Renaissance or Baroque period, often contrapuntal and improvisatory in style.
- A ricercar typically features a theme that is developed through imitation and variation.
- Music students studied the ricercar to understand early counterpoint techniques.
- The organist performed a beautiful ricercar by Bach during the concert.