Associations to the word «Basso»

Wiktionary

BASSO, noun. (music) A bass singer, especially in opera.
BASSO, noun. (music) An instrumental part written for a bass instrument.
BASSO, noun. (music) The double bass, or contrabasso.
BASSO CANTANTE, noun. A voice with an upper range that is more developed than that of the basso profundo.
BASSO CONTINUO, noun. (music) The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello. Abbreviation: bc.
BASSO CONTINUOS, noun. Plural of basso continuo
BASSO PROFONDO, noun. (music) a singer with a bass voice of the lowest range
BASSO PROFONDO, noun. (music) a bass voice of the lowest range.
BASSO PROFONDOS, noun. Plural of basso profondo
BASSO PROFUNDO, noun. Alternative spelling of basso profondo

Dictionary definition

BASSO, noun. An adult male singer with the lowest voice.
BASSO, noun. The lowest adult male singing voice.

Wise words

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