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‖n. [ It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt. ] 1. A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]

There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. Walpole. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Music) An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]