Ri*dot"to (?), 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.
There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets.
Walpole.
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Ri*dot"to, v. i.
To hold ridottos. [R.] J. G. Cooper.
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Ri*dot"to (?), n. [See Redoubt.] (Music)
An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.
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