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