# ricercar

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌriːt͡ʃəɹˈkɑːɹ(eɪ)/

## Definitions
1. An instrumental musical composition, fugal in style but in a more serious character and with longer notes.

## Etymology
From Italian ricercare.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ricercar