OSTINATO


Meaning of OSTINATO in English

[ ˌɒstɪ'nα:təʊ ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or ostinati -ti ) a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm.

Origin

Ital., lit. 'obstinate'.

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