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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Figured Bass.
Figured Bass - as a noun
A bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basso continuocontinuo10thorough bassExample Sentences
"The musician studied figured bass in order to understand Baroque music."
"The textbook explained how to read and interpret figured bass symbols."
"The soprano followed the figured bass provided by the harpsichordist."
"The student transcribed the figured bass into modern musical notation."
"The composer wrote out the figured bass to guide the improvisation of the accompanist."
