partimento

Questions

What does partimento mean?

A bassline typically used for instruction in harmony and counterpoint.

Where does partimento come from?

It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce partimento

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “partimento”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “partimento”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “partimento” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.