Question

EXPLAIN the term OSTINATO in features of African music

Answer 1

Within the context of film music, Claudia Gorbman defines an ostinato as a repeated melodic or rhythmic figure that propels scenes that lack dynamic visual action. ... A "favorite technique of contemporary jazz writers", ostinati are often used in modal and Latin jazz and traditional African music including Gnawa music.

Answer 2

$Within the context of film music, \\ Claudia Gorbman defines \\ an ostinato as a repeated \\ melodic or rhythmic figure that \\ propels scenes that lack \\ dynamic visual action \\ . ... A "favorite technique of \\ contemporary jazz writers" \\ , ostinati are often used in modal \\ and Latin jazz and traditional African \\ music including Gnawa music.$