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Basso continuo consists of two components. The first is a bass instrument to play the foundation - most often it would be a cello, but could also include a bassoon. A keyboard player will double the bass line and add chords/harmonizations specified by the composer. The keyboard instrument could be a harpsichord, clavichord or organ, a piano could also be used.

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