CEFR C1

basso ostinato

noun

Meaning

A continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm in the bass part of a piece of music.

Examples

The composer used a basso ostinato to create a sense of unease.
Many Baroque pieces feature a basso ostinato.

Synonyms: ground bass, repeating bass line, motif

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basso ostinato (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbæs.oʊ ˌɒs.tɪˈnɑː.toʊ

Definition

A continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm in the bass part of a piece of music.

Examples

The composer used a basso ostinato to create a sense of unease.
Many Baroque pieces feature a basso ostinato.

How to Use basso ostinato

basso ostinato (collocation): A specific musical term for a repeating bass line. — "The piece is built around a simple basso ostinato."

Synonyms of basso ostinato

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