Question

question 5 of 10
what is a ritornello?

a. a round for three voices

b. a refrain played by the whole orchestra in a baroque concerto

c. a solo section in a baroque concerto

d. a type of fugue

Explanation:

A ritornello in Baroque music, especially concertos, is a recurring refrain played by the full orchestra. Option A describes a round (not ritornello), C is a solo section (not ritornello), D: ritornello is not a fugue. So B matches the definition.

Answer:

B. A refrain played by the whole orchestra in a Baroque concerto