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basso continuo

bas·so con·tin·u·o
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bas-oh, bah-soh kuh n-tin-yoo-oh]
    • /ˈbæs oʊ, ˈbɑ soʊ kənˈtɪn yuˌoʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bas-oh, bah-soh kuh n-tin-yoo-oh]
    • /ˈbæs oʊ, ˈbɑ soʊ kənˈtɪn yuˌoʊ/

Definitions of basso continuo words

  • noun basso continuo continuo. 1
  • noun basso continuo Music 1
  • noun basso continuo (music) The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello. Abbreviation: bc. 0
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Origin of basso continuo

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75

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Parts of speech for Basso continuo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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basso continuo popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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