rondo

/ˈrɑndoʊ/
noun
  1. A piece of music in which the main theme is repeated several times, with different sections in between.
    • The pianist played a lively rondo that kept the audience tapping their feet.
    • In music class, we learned how to identify the recurring theme in a rondo.
    • Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca' is one of the most famous examples of this form.
  2. A soccer (football) training drill where players form a circle and pass the ball quickly while one or two players in the middle try to intercept it.
    • Rondos are a great way to build quick decision-making skills on the field.
    • The coach started practice with a rondo to improve the team's passing speed.
    • During the rondo, the player in the middle managed to steal the ball twice.
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