Ground Bass Definition

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noun
A short phrase played repeatedly in the bass against the melodies and harmonies of the upper parts.
Webster's New World
A bassline that is continually repeated throughout a composition.
American Heritage
A composition having such a bassline.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Ground Bass

Noun

Singular:
ground bass
Plural:
ground-basses

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