continuo
IPA: kʌntˈɪnju
noun
- (music) Synonym of basso continuo.
- (historical) A member of the personal guard of the medieval and early modern Spanish or Portuguese kings.
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Examples of "continuo" in Sentences
- The continuo constantly pursues the flute.
- All solo works are accompanied by continuo.
- The fourth one has an unspecified continuo.
- A harpsichord and violoncello play the continuo.
- All are for violin solo, strings, and basso continuo.
- Scored for violin, viola da gamba and basso continuo.
- The second recitative is accompanied by the strings and continuo.
- Basso continuo in recitativi secchi is made of cembalo and violoncello.
- These reitatives are accompanied by a continuo but no other instruments.
- These reitatives are accompanied by a 'continuo' but no other instruments.