basso continuo

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  The continuous realization of harmony throughout a musical piece, usually by a harpsichord and/or cello, typical of the Baroque period. Abbreviation: bc.

Translations

 * Catalan: baix continu
 * French:
 * German:, Basso continuo
 * Italian: basso continuo
 * Portuguese: baixo contínuo
 * Spanish: bajo continuo