Re: [abcusers] What is Figured Base ?

[Frank Nordberg]

James Allwright wrote:
> 
> Can you explain what figured bass is ? This isn't a term that I
> recognize.

>From the Musica Viva Encyclopedia of music 
>(http://www.musicaviva.com/encyclopedia/index.tpl):

Basso continuo
(It.) Also called "continuo" or "figured bass". Basso continuo is a
system for notating chords developed thorugh the 16th century and
popular through the 17th century.
Basso continuo is in many ways similar to modern chord notation, but
there are also important differences. In basso continuo the bass line is
notated in standard notation, while other chord notes might be indicated
with numbers and other symbols below the bass note.



Frank Nordberg

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