OSTINATO: Journal of Music Study and Research is a scholarly journal that publishes research findings, theoretical studies in the field of music. The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for the advancement of knowledge, skills, and musical creativity within the context's inquiry, and artistic research. This journal publishes articles that address issues of music studies encompassing ethnomusicology, musicology, musical analysis, aesthetics, and interdisciplinary approaches. By integrating theoretical, empirical, and creative approaches, this journal aspires to become a valuable reference for scholars, researchers, and music practitioners in fostering critical thinking and innovation in the discipline of music.