I section of music that recurs in different keys throughout the movement is also known as a

Gigue, terrace, ritornello, ripieno

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The term you are looking for is "ritornello." In music, a ritornello is a recurring section that typically alternates with contrasting episodes and is often found in Baroque concertos and other forms. The other terms you mentioned refer to different concepts:

  • "Gigue" is a lively dance form.
  • "Terrace" often refers to dynamics changing suddenly without gradual crescendos or decrescendos.
  • "Ripieno" refers to the full orchestra in a concerto grosso, contrasting with the concertino (the smaller group of soloists).