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continuo

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun continuo has 1 sense
  1. figured bass, basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass - a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
    --1 is a kind of bass, bass part

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Continuo

Description:

Continuo is a musical term often used in Baroque music to refer to a bass line played continuously throughout a piece. It provides a harmonic foundation and is typically played by a keyboard instrument, such as a harpsichord or organ. The continuo part is written in a shorthand notation called figured bass, indicating the chords and intervals to be played above the bass note.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In music, continuo refers to the sustained bass line played throughout a piece.

Sample Sentences:

1. The continuo part in this Vivaldi concerto is exceptionally challenging for the harpsichordist.

2. The continuo section beautifully complements the delicate melodies of the aria.

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