basso continuo en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian basso continuo (literally “continuous bass”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello, typical of the Baroque period. Abbreviation: bc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| basso continuos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (10)
ca baix continu (continuous realization of harmony) · fr basse continue (continuous realization of harmony) · es bajo continuo (continuous realization of harmony) · pt baixo contínuo (continuous realization of harmony) · de Continuo (continuous realization of harmony) · de Generalbass (continuous realization of harmony) · pl basso continuo (continuous realization of harmony) · fi kenraalibasso (continuous realization of harmony) · it basso continuo (continuous realization of harmony) · de Basso continuo (continuous realization of harmony)