os·ti·na·to ( s t -nä t )n. pl. os·ti·na·tos A short melody or pattern that is constantly repeated, usually in the same part at the same pitch. [Italian, from Latin obstin  tus, stubborn, past participle of obstinre, to persist; see obstinate.] |
ostinato [ˌɒstɪˈnɑːtəʊ]
n
(Music / Classical Music)
a. a continuously reiterated musical phrase
b. (as modifier) an ostinato passage
[Italian: from Latin obstinātus obstinate]
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| Noun | 1. | ostinato - a musical phrase repeated over and over during a composition ground bass - a short melody in the bass that is constantly repeated musical phrase, phrase - a short musical passage riff - a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation |
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