basso continuo
Origin of basso continuo
1First recorded in 1665–75
Words Nearby basso continuo
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How to use basso continuo in a sentence
Viadana is said to have been the first to use what is called a basso continuo, and even the figured bass.
Critical & Historical Essays | Edward MacDowellThe basso continuo had been in use for some time before this.
Some Forerunners of Italian Opera | William James Henderson“Chiamata alla Caccia”55 in C major for four horns on a basso continuo.
The Italian harpsichord serves as an ideal basso continuo keyboard instrument because it blends well in instrumental combinations.
Harpsichords and Clavichords | Cynthia A. Hoover
British Dictionary definitions for basso continuo
basso continuo
noun
another term for thorough bass Often shortened to: continuo
Origin of basso continuo
1Italian, literally: continuous bass
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