Musical repetition is a technique where specific phrases, melodies, or rhythms are repeated throughout a piece of music. This repetition helps to create familiarity and can enhance the listener's emotional connection to the music. It is commonly found in various genres, including classical, pop, and folk music. Repetition can take different forms, such as ostinato, where a short musical idea is repeated continuously, or chorus, which is a repeated section in a song. Composers and songwriters use repetition to build structure and reinforce themes, making the music more memorable and engaging for the audience.