La basse continue
Example: La basse continue soutient harmonieusement la mélodie principale dans cette pièce baroque.
Definition
"La basse continue" is a musical term referring to a continuous bass line that provides harmonic support and structure in Baroque music. It typically involves a keyboard or lute playing a written bass line along with improvised chords, underpinning the main melody throughout the piece.
Etymology
The term "la basse continue" comes from French, meaning 'the continuous bass.' It originated in the Baroque period when composers used this technique to maintain harmonic continuity. Did you know? The practice was essential for ensemble cohesion before the development of fully written-out scores.
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