Noun
/riˈtor.nelo/
"Ritornelo" is a term used in music and poetry to refer to a repeated section of a song or poem. It is commonly used to refer to the chorus or refrain of a piece. This word is more commonly used in a written context, especially in the field of literature and music.
Spanish: El ritornelo de la canción es pegajoso. English: The chorus of the song is catchy.
Spanish: La poesía tiene un ritornelo que se repite a lo largo del poema. English: The poem has a refrain that repeats throughout the poem.
When it comes to idiomatic expressions using "ritornelo," it is not a term frequently found in common phrases. However, in the literary world, it can be used metaphorically to refer to repetitive phrases or themes.
Spanish: El ritornelo de sus discursos políticos es siempre el mismo. English: The refrain of his political speeches is always the same.
Spanish: La novela está llena de ritornelos que nos invitan a reflexionar. English: The novel is full of refrains that invite us to reflect.
"Ritornelo" comes from the Italian word "ritornello," which means a short recurring instrumental passage in Baroque music.