The Performance of the Basso Continuo in Italian Baroque Music

by Tharald Borgir

Book Overview

Demonstrates how the basso continuo line has an independent musical funxtion in ensemble music of the Italian Baroque period.

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. He untangles their confusing terminology and also explores the unexpected uses of the large lutes. Italian continuo...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083571912X
• ISBN13: 9780835719124
• Release Date: March 1991
• Publisher: University of Rochester Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"