figured bass

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figured bass (b

See continuo.

[From the numerals written underneath the notes.]

figured bass [beɪs]

(Music, other) a shorthand method of indicating a thorough-bass part in which each bass note is accompanied by figures indicating the intervals to be played in the chord above it in the realization

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figured bass - a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played

basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass

bass part, bass - the lowest part in polyphonic music

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