ostinato
Meaning
A piece of melody, a chord progression, or a bass figure that is repeated over and over as a musical accompaniment.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɒstɪˈnɑtoʊ/
Etymology
From Italian ostinato (“stubborn”). Doublet of obstinate.
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