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Yes, "ostinato" is an Italian word.
Specifically, as a masculine singular adjective, the word means "dogged, obstinate, stubborn." As a masculine singular noun, it means "obstinate, stubborn person." Its singular definite article is "l"* ("the"), and its singular indefinite article is "un, uno" ("a, one").
But either way, the pronunciation remains the same: "OH-stee-NAH-toh."
*The masculine singular definite article actually is "il." But the vowel "i" drops when the article is followed by a noun that begins with a vowel. The temporary nature of that drop is indicated by an apostrophe placed after, not before, the still-standing "l" of "il."
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What is repeated melody?
Rhytmic ostinato lol funny word
What is the definition of an ostinarto?
Ostinato is the correct spelling. It is an Italian word meaning "stubborn". The English word "obstinate" comes from it.Ostinato is a musical term for a phrase or rhythm repeated over and over ("obstinate"??), often in the bass part. A good example of an ostinato is the repeated eighth note bass pattern played in Boogies. Another good example is the ostinato rhythm used over and over in Maurice Ravel's Bolero.
What is an ostinato effect?
repeating a phrase, word, or motif in the same musical voice with little/no deviation of pitch rhythm and tone. Comes from an Italian, and means stubborn such as obstinate in the English language.
What is the difference between and ostinato and repetition?
An ostinato is a repeated melody, while repetition involves forming a melodic ostinato.
Does Gamelan music have an ostinato?
Yes. The melody in Gamelan music is repeated. The meaning of an ostinato is a continually repeated musical rhythm. So Gamelan music does have an ostinato.
What are the ratings and certificates for Ostinato - 1968?
Ostinato - 1968 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KNT
What is ostinato in music?
Ostinato is a motif or phrase, which is persistently repeated in the same musical voice
What does ostinato mean in musical terms?
Ostinato is a repeating pattern, usually in the baseline of the music.
What are the 2 kinds of ostinato?
i think it's basso ostinato but i don't really know the other one.
How is Basso ostinato associated to the Baroque period?
basso ostinato was created in the Baroque era. Also, every composer of the Baroque period has a basso ostinato piece. so there u go :p
What are the release dates for Ostinato - 2013?
Ostinato - 2013 was released on: USA: 26 August 2013 (Dallas, Texas)
Bolero have a ostinato in it?
Surely this must be one of the most obvious examples of a work with ostinato. Another, though perhaps more subtle one is Chopin's Berceuse, where the ostinato pattern is in the left hand accompaniment.
