Note 15 — Chapter VI · THE RONDO.
Reading edition
The name "Rondo" (Fr. "Rondeau") is derived from "round," and its application to pieces of the type we are considering was due to the constant recurrence of one principal melody.
Reading edition
The name "Rondo" (Fr. "Rondeau") is derived from "round," and its application to pieces of the type we are considering was due to the constant recurrence of one principal melody.