basso numerato – Definition in music

Definition of the Italian term basso numerato 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 numerato

Plural

bassi numerati

Synonyms

basso figuratobasso cifrato

Italian musical terms related to basso numerato:

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