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- [ree-cher-kahr]
- /ˌri tʃərˈkɑr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-cher-kahr]
- /ˌri tʃərˈkɑr/
Definitions of ricercar word
- noun ricercar Music. a chiefly polyphonic instrumental form of the 16th and 17th centuries closely resembling the vocal motet in structure and style. 1
- noun ricercar a composition, especially for a keyboard instrument, having this form. 1
- noun ricercar any of various polyphonic instrumental compositions of the 16th and 17th cent. 0
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Origin of ricercar
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; apocopated variant of ricercare
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Parts of speech for Ricercar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ricercar popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ricercar usage trend in Literature
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