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Ostinato
Motif or phrase repeated throughout a piece of music
Ostinato
In music, an ostinato (Italian: [ostiˈnaːto]; from Italian 'stubborn', compare English obstinate) is a motif or phrase that persistently repeats in the same musical voice, frequently in the same pitch. Both ostinatos and ostinati are accepted English plural forms, the latter reflecting the word's Italian etymology. Well-known ostinato-based pieces include classical compositions such as Ravel's Boléro and the Carol of the Bells, and popular songs such as John Lennon's "Mind Games" (1973), Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder's "I Feel Love" (1977), Henry Mancini's theme from Peter Gunn (1959), The Who's "Baba O'Riley" (1971), The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (1997), and Flo Rida's "Low" (2007). The repeating idea may be a rhythmic pattern, part of a tune, or a complete melody in itself. Strictly speaking, ostinati should have exact repetition, but in common usage, the term covers repetition with variation and development, such as the alteration of an ostinato line to fit changing harmonies...
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