basso continuo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

basso continuo basso continuos

Borrowed from Italian basso continuo (literally “continuous bass”).

bc continuo

figured bass walking bass

continuo

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