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continuo
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[kənˈtɪnjʊəʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- (in baroque music) an accompanying part that includes a bassline and harmonies, typically played on a keyboard instrument and with other instruments such as cello or lute
(e.g: the piece is scored for flute, violin, viola da gamba, and continuo)
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Origin
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early 18th century: Italian basso continuo ‘continuous bass’
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