GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   ‖Ridotto , n. [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.]
    A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves.
   Brande & C.
   
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   There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets.
   Walpole.
   
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   (Music) An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.
   Webster 1913 Suppl.
         
       

2.       
   Ridotto, v. i. To hold ridottos. [R.]
   J. G. Cooper.
   
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