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Figured bass. The line isn't written note for note. Instead chord symbols and numbers are placed above a staff containing minimal notation.
Such as
G6 D C6/4
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What is basco continuo?
Basso continuo is a type of musical notation. It was very prevalent in the Baroque era which lasted from 1600-1750. Basso continuo is when chords, intervals, and non-chord tones are written above or below the bass line in a piece of music.
What instruments were used in the song called Canon Pachelbel in D major?
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo.
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era was known as?
Basso continuo
What is a the basso continuo?
Basso Continuo, often shortened to just continuo can be the underlying structured music - used many times when, for instance, a Bach cantata is performed - the continuo part is usually played on an organ or other period instrument.
What is the other call for basso continuo?
generalbass
What is basco continuo?
Basso continuo is a type of musical notation. It was very prevalent in the Baroque era which lasted from 1600-1750. Basso continuo is when chords, intervals, and non-chord tones are written above or below the bass line in a piece of music.
What instruments were used in the song called Canon Pachelbel in D major?
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo.
Speechlike melody accompanied only by basso continuo is called?
Recitative.
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era was known as?
Basso continuo
What is a the basso continuo?
Basso Continuo, often shortened to just continuo can be the underlying structured music - used many times when, for instance, a Bach cantata is performed - the continuo part is usually played on an organ or other period instrument.
What is the other call for basso continuo?
generalbass
What period was Basso continuo prominent in?
The Baroque period
The musical feature that lent harmonic support to the main melodic line of a composition was called?
Basso continuo
Which instruments would be most likely to play the basso continuo in a?
no
The Basso Continuo was performed by?
Basso Continuo consists of a keyboard improvising/filling in harmonies, often a harpsichord or cembalo or organ and a bass instrument, usually cello, but could also be a bassoon.
Does a concerto grosso have a basso continuo?
Not usually, although on rare ocasions they may, it is not likely:P
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era?
The most typical Baroque accompaniment for a solo melodic instrument or voice is called 'basso continuo'. The chords would be played on a harpsichord or organ, and the bass line would be reinforced by a cello or a similar instrument of the period.
