figured bass

/ˌfɪgjərd beɪs/
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Other forms: figured basses

Definitions of figured bass
  1. noun
    a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
    synonyms: basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass
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    type of:
    bass, bass part
    the lowest part in polyphonic music
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