Generalbass
Definition of the German term Generalbass in music:
- figured bass (bass line with numerical figures indicating chords to be realized, used as accompaniment in Baroque music)
Language
German
Singular
Generalbass
Plural
Generalbässe
Variants
GeneralbaßGeneral-BassGeneral-Baß
Musical examples
Music scores that include Generalbass:
- Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue in D major (1680) Page 1
Related terms
German musical terms related to Generalbass:
- Bass – bass (the lowest male voice type with an approxima...