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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CONTINUO

Italian, literally: continuous.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTINUO

continuo  [kənˈtɪnjʊˌəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTINUO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Continuo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONTINUO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of continuo in the English dictionary

The definition of continuo in the dictionary is the thorough-bass part as played on a keyboard instrument, often supported by a cello, bassoon, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTINUO


adagio
əˈdɑːdʒɪˌəʊ
Ajaccio
əˈdʒætsɪˌəʊ
audio
ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ
Baguio
ˈbæɡɪˌəʊ
Borneo
ˈbɔːnɪˌəʊ
cabrio
ˈkæbriːˌəʊ
cameo
ˈkæmɪˌəʊ
curio
ˈkjʊərɪˌəʊ
embryo
ˈɛmbrɪˌəʊ
Florio
ˈflɔːrɪˌəʊ
olio
ˈəʊlɪˌəʊ
patio
ˈpætɪˌəʊ
pistachio
pɪˈstɑːʃɪˌəʊ
presidio
prɪˈsɪdɪˌəʊ
ratio
ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊ
rodeo
ˈrəʊdɪˌəʊ
scenario
sɪˈnɑːrɪˌəʊ
Scorpio
ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ
studio
ˈstjuːdɪˌəʊ
video
ˈvɪdɪˌəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTINUO

continuer
continuing
continuing education
continuingly
continuities
continuity
continuity announcer
continuity girl
continuity man
continuous
continuous assessment
continuous creation
continuous miner
continuous processing
continuous spectrum
continuous stationery
continuous waves
continuous-release
continuously
continuousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTINUO

basso continuo
Chiang Ching-kuo
duo
in vacuo
Jiang Jing Guo
Luo
Manchoukuo
Manchukuo
moto perpetuo
quid pro quo
status quo
terminus a quo
the status quo

Synonyms and antonyms of continuo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «continuo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTINUO

Find out the translation of continuo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of continuo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «continuo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

低音部
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

continuo
570 millions of speakers

English

continuo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

continuo
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الباس المستمر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

континуо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

continuo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

continuo
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

continuo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Continuo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

continuo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

通奏低音
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콘티
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terus
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

continuo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

continuo
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सतत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

continuo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

continuo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

continuo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

континуо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

continuo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοντίνουο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

continuo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

albas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

continuo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of continuo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTINUO»

The term «continuo» is very widely used and occupies the 15.660 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTINUO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «continuo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «continuo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about continuo

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTINUO»

Discover the use of continuo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to continuo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute, and Theorbo
In this extraordinarily broad survey, Nigel North discusses the history of the lute, the archlute, and the theorbo and gives practical advice on technique, the choice of instrument for particular music, and the preparation of scores.
Nigel North, 1987
2
Continuo
THE MAGAZINE OF OLD MUSIC (est. 1 978) WFORD UlKllVEf LIBRARY C ONTINUO1 t 3, JUNE 1997 JUN a 4 1R97 CONTINUO MAGAZINE (ISSN 0706- 6656) is published five times /year by Continuo Magazine 291/2 Sheather St. #4,  ...
3
The Performance of Italian Basso Continuo: Style in Keyboard ...
Giulia Nuti provides both a scholarly account of the history of basso continuo and a performance-driven interpretation of how this music might be played.
Giulia Nuti, 2007
4
Partimento and Continuo Playing in Theory and in Practice
This volume reflects a multidisciplinary approach, with the accent on the interplay between music performance and music theory.
Dirk Moelants, 2010
5
Twelve solos for a violin or oboe with basso continuo
Pagination: xvii + 82 pp.Parts (violin) available as B140P
William Babell, Charles Gower Price, 2005
6
Complete sonatas for violoncello and basso continuo
Accidentals, continuo figures, and triplet labels added by the editor are enclosed in square brackets, while editorial slurs and ties are notated with dashed curves. Placement of slurs and ties has been modernized. The editor has not added ...
Antonio Maria Bononcini, Lowell Lindgren, 1996
7
The performance of the basso continuo in Italian baroque music
Covers the Italian Baroque period (1600-1730). Borgir rejects the notion that the basso continuo line is doubled by bass instruments and shows how these have an independent musical function in ensemble music.
Tharald Borgir, 1987
8
Op. 1
Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) wrote four books of sonatas for violin and basso continuo (opp. 1, 2, 5, and 9), with twelve sonatas in each book. A-R Editions has already published modern editions of the second, third, and fourth books and ...
Jean Marie Leclair, Robert Elwyn Preston, 1995
9
A Performer's Guide to Renaissance Music
In most history books the basso continuo is said to be one of the musical innovations which distinguishes the Baroque era from the Renaissance. But was the basso continuo such a new thing in 1600, and was it practiced in a significantly ...
Jeffery T. Kite-Powell, 2007
10
Six sonatas for solo violin and continuo: with embellished ...
It seems appropriate that the continuo follow the structure and harmonic vocabulary of the solo part rather than adhere mechanically to an incongruous harmony in these places. Sonata [V] Allegretto M. 41, vn. line 3, notes 2-11 appear under a ...
Franz Benda, Douglas A. Lee, 1981

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTINUO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term continuo is used in the context of the following news items.
1
European stocks end lower as pressure mounts on Greece
BMPS (Milan Stock Exchange: BMPS-IT) tanked to close around 7.5 percent lower, while Banco Popular (Mercado Continuo: POP-ES) finished ... «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
2
James Holesovsky, 72: Cellist and stalwart supporter of Philadelphia …
... considered his specialty: Baroque-era "continuo," the foundation of most 18th-century pieces. Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth, ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
3
How Different Is 'Papanasam' When Compared To 'Drishyam'?
... works better in Drishyam, in my opinion, because what happens in the genre-altering second half works better as one continuo​u​s block. 2. «Huffington Post India, Jul 15»
4
Alcina, Aix-en-Provence Festival, Grand Théâtre de Provence …
On the podium, Andrea Marcon lets the phrases breathe, gives a lush continuo section room to unfold, and knows how to drive the pace ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
5
Repsol SA: The Company announces the closing of a paid up …
... Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges through the Spanish Automated Quotation System (Mercado Continuo), on July 14, 2015, ... «The Wall Street Transcript, Jul 15»
6
Classical CDs Weekly: Bach, James Horner, Baltic Sea Youth …
There's an enjoyable arrangement of Brandenburg 4 with Moog flutes and continuo, and Pike's backing for the ubiquitous Air from the 3rd ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
7
Baroque Orchestra Conquers Tanglewood
... that in the first movement the harpsichord gradually moves from being a continuo accompaniment to joining with the other soloists, and finally ... «The Boston Musical Intelligencer, Jul 15»
8
'Figaro' free Friday in San Francisco ballpark
This revival, directed by Robin Guarino with conductor Patrick Summers leading the orchestra and also providing the continuo on the pianoforte ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
Pevensey and Pevensey Bay
It will feature suites for cello and lute and sonatas for flute and continuo played on traditional period instruments by Andrew Maginley, Catherine ... «Eastbourne Herald, Jul 15»
10
Arts snippets: Coming up in Taranaki
Christopher Luke, director of music to Taranaki community and Cathedral, will take to the cathedral's grand organ and continuo organ to ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 15»

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