basso

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1. basso - Noun

2. basso - Adjective

Meaning

The bass or lowest part; as, to sing basso.

One who sings the lowest part.

The double bass, or contrabasso.

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An exploration of one Appalachian family’s aspirations as told from the point of view of one of its youngest members (Gabriel Basso), a law student at Yale. Source: Internet

Bach transcribed six of Vivaldi's concerti for solo keyboard, three for organ, and one for four harpsichords, strings, and basso continuo (BWV 1065) based upon the concerto for four violins, two violas, cello, and basso continuo ( RV 580). Source: Internet

By 1800, basso continuo was practically extinct, except for the occasional use of a pipe organ continuo part in a religious Mass in the early 1800s. Source: Internet

Conscious that he is ruining himself and that he is falling into a "low place" (basso loco) where the sun is silent ('l sol tace), Dante is at last rescued by Virgil, and the two of them begin their journey to the underworld. Source: Internet

Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) brought it to perfection with his Vespers and his Eighth Book of Madrigals, His Fifth Book includes a basso continuo "for harpsichord or lute". Source: Internet

For example, Uns ist ein Kind geboren is scored for violino, traversa, alto trombone, tenor voice, fagotto and basso continuo. Source: Internet

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