What is basso continuo?

WHAT IS BASSO CONTINUO? / So what is basso continuo? If you're looking for the definition or meaning of the term "basso continuo," you've come to the right place. In this video, I'll explain the definition of basso continuo clearly and simply. Basso continuo (also known as "figured bass" or "thoroughbass") is a Baroque music practice where a continuous bass line is played throughout a piece, with harmonies improvised above it. Typically performed by instruments like harpsichord, organ, or lute along with bass instruments like cello or viola da gamba, basso continuo was the backbone of most Baroque music from around 1600-1750 (and beyond!). __________ GET MY GUIDE FOR LEARNING BASSO CONTINUO! 🎶𝄢 https://exploringearlymusic.aweb.page... __________ Sources for still images and clips used in this video: Theorbo still from    • Introducing the Baroque Theorbo   Violone clip from    • Franenberg on the violone | Netherlands Ba...   Lambert Voice & Theorbo clip from    • Lea Desandre & Thomas Dunford: Laissez dur...   Corelli Violin & Harpsichord clip from    • A.Corelli, Sonata no. 3 op. 5 in C major  ...   Strozzi continuo clip from    • Barbara Strozzi - Che si può fare, Mariana...   __________ DR. ALICE CHUAQUI BALDWIN. For more about me, check out my website: https://www.alicebaldwinmusic.com/ __________ Say “hi” on social! Instagram:   / alice_the_harpsichordist   https://www.youtube.com/channel/@harp... https://www.alicebaldwinmusic.com/ #BassoContinuo #FiguredBass #ThoroughBass