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ostinato: see ground bass ground bass, melodic phrase used repeatedly as a bass line. In its earlier form, developed in the 13th and 14th cent., the ground or basso ostinato [Ital.=obstinate] never varied in harmonization or pitch. ..... Click the link for more information. . ostinato a. a continuously reiterated musical phrase b. (as modifier): an ostinato passage How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Usually a drummer plays these rhythmic ostinatos throughout a section or a whole piece, and then repeats them using improvisatory variations. It doesn't take more than passing familiarity with Russian music to realize that the piece - full of high-pitched, playful woodwind figurations and fleet string ostinatos - sounds like the work of Sergei Prokofiev, the composer's great rival. Its three highly creative pieces use alternating meters, compelling ostinatos, modal harmonies and, above all, unexpected twists and turns as the "plot" of each piece unfolds. |
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