Associations to the word «Ridotto»

Wiktionary

RIDOTTO, noun. (historical) A public ball, typically a masquerade, popular in the 18th century.
RIDOTTO, noun. (music) An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.

Wise words

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