word
ostinato
os-tih-NAH-toh
ˌɒstɪˈnɑːtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
ostinato
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm.
History and origin
Italian — 'obstinate'.
Examples
- The hypnotic ostinato in the bass line drove the entire piece forward.
Common mispronunciations
OS-tih-nay-tohoh-STEE-nah-toh
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