Figured Bass Flashcards
1
Q
When was figured bass developed?
A
In the baroque period but are still used by continuo players.
2
Q
`What do the figures mean?
A
They indicate the intervals from the bass note.
3
Q
What does a ‘realization’ mean?
A
The chords in figured bass are played.
4
Q
How can you label a triad in root position?
A
5
3 -because the notes are a 3rd and 5th above the bass
5
Q
What does a 6/3 mean?
A
1st Inversion.
6
Q
What does an accidental mean?
A
On its own it applies to the 3rd of a chord.
7
Q
What does an accidental next to a figure mean?
A
It chromatically alters the interval.
