Found 2 items, similar to Thorough bass.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: thorough bass thorough bass n : a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played [syn: figured bass, basso continuo, continuo]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Thorough bass Thorough bass \Thor"ough bass`\ (Mus.) The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony. [1913 Webster] Bass \Bass\ (b[=a]s), n. [F. basse, fr. bas low. See Base, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. A bass, or deep, sound or tone. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) (a) The lowest part in a musical composition. (b) One who sings, or the instrument which plays, bass. [Written also base.] [1913 Webster] Thorough bass. See Thorough bass. [1913 Webster]