What is another word for basso continuo?

Pronunciation: [bˈasə͡ʊ kəntˈɪnjuːˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Basso continuo, also known as figured bass, is a musical term that refers to a specific accompaniment technique in Baroque music. It involves a bass line played by a cello, bassoon or other instrument, supplemented by continuous harmonies played by a keyboard instrument such as a harpsichord or organ. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this technique including 'figured bass', 'accompaniment', 'continuo', 'thoroughbass', 'bass line', and 'ground bass'. These words all describe various aspects of the harmonic support provided by the keyboard instrument to the bass line, and are often used interchangeably in musical contexts.

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What are the hypernyms for Basso continuo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Basso continuo?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for basso continuo (as nouns)

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