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The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.
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- The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.
- n. a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
- The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.
- The representation of chords by figures placed under the base;figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous withharmony.