HeyRuaHow to say “rondo” in Irish
- Irish:
- rondó
- English:
- rondo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RON-doe” /ˈɾˠɔn̪ˠoː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rondónna (rondos)
- Genitive singular:
- rondó, an rondó (e.g. téama an rondó, the theme of the rondo)
- Genitive plural:
- rondónna, na rondónna (e.g. cnuasach rondónna, a collection of rondos)
What does “rondó” mean?
- rondo
- A piece or movement of music in which a main theme returns several times between contrasting sections.Also: rondeau, rondo form.
“Rondó” with the article
The plural of rondo in Irish is rondónna. Here is rondó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rondó
the rondo
No change after an
na rondónna
the rondos
Plural: no change after na
“Rondó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rondó, the Irish word for rondo.
Sheinn sí rondó ar an bpianó.
She played a rondo on the piano.
Is rondó é an tríú gluaiseacht.
The third movement is a rondo.
Thaitin an rondó go mór liom.
I really enjoyed the rondo.
Filleann téama an rondó arís is arís.
The theme of the rondo comes back again and again.
Chum Mozart a lán rondónna.
Mozart composed a lot of rondos.
Tá mo rondó beagnach foghlamtha agam.
I have almost learned my rondo.
Tá séis álainn sa rondó seo.
There is a lovely melody in this rondo.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rondo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rondo?
The Irish for rondo is rondó (pronounced “RON-doe”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rondónna.
How do you pronounce rondó in Irish?
Rondó is said like “RON-doe” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔn̪ˠoː/).
What is the plural of rondo in Irish?
The plural of rondó is rondónna; with the article, na rondónna means “the rondos”. The genitive plural is rondónna, as in cnuasach rondónna (a collection of rondos).
What is the difference between 'rondó' and 'sonáid'?
A 'rondó' is a form where one theme keeps returning, often used as the last movement of a 'sonáid' or a 'concerto'.
