Musical analysis

In music, an ostinato (; , compare English obstinate) is a motif or phrase that persistently repeats in the same musical voice, frequently in the same pitch.

music that is non-representational, i.e. not explicitly “about” anything

the study of musical structure in either compositions or performances

musical riff or phrase

characteristic, dimension, or element taken as a part or component of music

Use of Roman numeral symbols in the musical analysis of chords

emotional effect in music

term

folk song by Luigi Ricci, associated with Italy, particularly Naples

maximally even rhythm