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Ostinato
An ostinato is a repeated musical pattern.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Ostinatos can be rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, or bass-based. They are useful for building loops, grooves, riffs, and repeated textures.
Topics
RhythmMelodyMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.