Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basso continuo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.04 in modern English

Syllables: bas-so -con-tin-uo
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Italian

Word Breakdown

Root: basso continuo

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

basso continuos (plural)

Derived Forms

continuo

Phrases

figured bass walking bass

Frequently Paired Words

figured bass walking bass

Synonyms

bc continuo figured bass thorough bass

Questions

What does basso continuo mean?: The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello, typical of the Baroque period. Abbreviation: bc.
Where does basso continuo come from?: It is traced to Italian.

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