ostinato

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/ɒstɪˈnɑtoʊ/ English

Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

ground organ-point consecutive variation legato concertato oblique motion continuo correpetition cambiata chord progression double-stop undersong anticipation quodlibet inversion

Associated

chaconne passacaglia glinka obstinate syncopated contrapuntal dissonant slashed afro polyphony chromatic

Rhymes

apropos show flow fallow although low bestow glow afterglow throw

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