Basso continuo

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello, typical of the Baroque period. Abbreviation: bc.

Synonyms

bc continuo thorough bass con.bn.contino counterbase bass c cemb.cimbasso ceil cadence coda

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