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noun
A musical notation in which intervals, chords and harmonizations are indicated by numbers written below a given bass note.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: thoroughbass
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bass, bass part
History
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Across languages
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