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ostinato

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[Italian, unceasing, obstinate]

A short melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic pattern that is repeated throughout an entire composition or some portion of a composition.


Example


François Couperin: Second livre de clavecin, "Les barricades misterieuses"



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Last Updated: 2016-06-06 01:05:35