basso cifrato – Definition in music

Definition of the Italian term basso cifrato in music:

figured bass (bass line with figures indicating chords to be performed used as accompaniment in compositions of the Baroque)

Language

Italian

Singular

basso cifrato

Plural

bassi cifrati

Abbreviation

b.c.

Synonyms

basso figuratobasso numerato

Italian musical terms related to basso cifrato:

basso – bass (the lowest male voice type with an approxima...