basso continuos
basso continuos is the plural of basso continuo.
Meaning of basso continuo
Noun
basso continuo (usually uncountable, plural basso continuos)
- The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello, typical of the Baroque period. Abbreviation: bc.
Questions about basso continuos
- What is basso continuos the plural of?
- Basso continuos is the plural of basso continuo.
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