Alberti bass en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Italian composer Domenico Alberti (1710–1740/46), who used it extensively.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A kind of broken chord or arpeggiated accompaniment, where the notes of the chord are presented in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberti basses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |