Does Gamelan music have an ostinato?

Yes, Gamelan music has an ostinato. Ostinato is a repetitive musical phrase or rhythm that continues throughout a composition. In Gamelan music, the ostinato is often played by the gender, a set of tuned metal bars that are struck with mallets. The gender's ostinato provides the foundation for the rest of the ensemble, and it helps to create the sense of time and rhythm in the music.