Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Introduction to ostinati around us

• ppt presentation

• Listening examples

Discussion questions

Think about the questions while you're listening to full versions of examples introduced in class, write your thoughts down (you don't have to hand it in), and be ready for discussion in class!

1. What might be the reasons do you think that composers included ostinati to their work are?

2. How does having ostinato in music affects the listener?

3. Do you think ostinati is important in music? Why?

Of course, Bolero by Ravel from Lesson 3 is also a great example for ostinato!!(・∀・)

Too many popular and film music out there with ostinati... Why is that so...?