ground bass

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Noun ground bass has 1 sense

ground bass - a short melody in the bass that is constantly repeated
--₁ is a kind of bass, bass part; ostinato

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Ground Bass

Definition:

A ground bass refers to a repeated musical motif or phrase in the bassline of a composition, typically found in the Baroque era. It serves as the foundation or backbone around which the rest of the music is built.

Senses:

Noun: A repeating bassline pattern in music.

Examples:

Noun: The ground bass in Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" provides a consistent and recognizable theme throughout the musical movements.

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