Il basso continuo
Example: Il basso continuo è fondamentale nella musica barocca per l'armonia.
Definition
"Il basso continuo" is a musical term referring to a continuous bass line that provides harmonic support in Baroque music, typically played by keyboard or lute along with a bass instrument, forming the foundation of the harmonic structure throughout a piece.
Etymology
The term "il basso continuo" comes from Italian, where 'basso' means bass and 'continuo' means continuous. It originated in the Baroque period to describe the practice of sustaining a continuous bass line underpinning the harmony, a technique crucial to the music of that era.
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