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figured bass

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figured bass  (bs)
n.
See continuo.
[From the numerals written underneath the notes.]
figured bass [beɪs]
n
(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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Noun1.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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Figured bass, which was merely a short-hand notion for guiding a keyboard player
Random access: developing the complete musician by Litterst, George F. / American Music Teacher
Curriculum guides are organized by both "Category" and "Level," including Figured Bass, Part Writing, Aural Skills, Notation, Modulation, Transposition, Music Analysis, Music History, Ornamentation, Terminology, Voice-leading and numerous other areas of music theory.
Eastern Division. (Division News) by Ronning, Debra / American Music Teacher
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