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thorough bass

/ˈθʌrə beɪs/

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/ˈθʌrə beɪs/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальный термин, обозначающий басовую партию, записанную с цифрами, указывающими аккорды, которые следует играть над ней, также известный как цифрованный бас. Широко использовался в музыке эпохи барокко.

A musical term referring to a bass part that is written with numbers indicating the chords to be played above it, also known as figured bass. It was commonly used in Baroque music.

  1. Musical notation systemC2formal

    A system of musical notation used in the Baroque period, where a bass line is written and the harmony is indicated by numbers and symbols above or below the notes.

    ruЦифрованный бас

    • The composer wrote the piece using thorough bass notation.
    • Students of Baroque music must learn to interpret thorough bass.
    • The harpsichordist improvised the chords based on the thorough bass.