English Explanatory Dictionary

ostinato

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of melody, a chord progression, or a bass figure that is repeated over and over as a musical accompaniment.

Pronunciation

/ɒstɪˈnɑtoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ostinato.wav

Word forms

ostinato ostinatos ostinati

Etymology

From Italian ostinato (“stubborn”). Doublet of obstinate.

Related words

basso ostinato
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