O ostinato
Example: O ostinato na música cria uma base rítmica hipnótica e constante.
Definition
"O ostinato" in music refers to a short, repetitive rhythmic or melodic pattern that persistently recurs throughout a piece, creating a hypnotic and steady foundation for the composition's structure and development.
Etymology
The term "o ostinato" comes from the Italian word "ostinato," meaning 'obstinate' or 'persistent.' It was adopted into musical vocabulary to describe a repeated motif that stubbornly continues, much like its name suggests.
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