continuo
/kənˈtɪnjuoʊ/
noun
- A continuous bass line in Baroque music, typically played by a keyboard instrument and a cello or bassoon, that provides harmonic support.
- The harpsichordist played the continuo part during the Baroque concerto.
- The composer wrote a simple continuo line to support the melody.
- In Baroque music, the continuo group usually includes a cello and a keyboard instrument.
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