basso ripieno

Definition of the Italian term basso ripieno in music:

  1. basso ripieno (bass part in a concerto grosso only to be played in the ripieno passages)
  2. basso ripieno (bass vocal part added to the main vocal parts to create a fuller sound)
Language
Italian
Singular
basso ripieno
Plural
bassi ripieni

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to basso ripieno:

  • basso – bass (the lowest male voice type with an approxima...
  • ripieno – ripieno (the group of orchestral musicians who are...