thorough bass

[ beys ]

nounMusic.

Origin of thorough bass

1
First recorded in 1655–65

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thorough bass

/ (beɪs) /


noun
    • Also called: basso continuo, continuo (esp during the baroque period) a bass part underlying a piece of concerted music. It is played on a keyboard instrument, usually supported by a cello, viola da gamba, etc: See also figured bass

    • (as modifier): a thorough-bass part

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