Numbers placed under the bass notes that indicate the intervals to be played above them. It was common in the 17th century for the continuo player to realize a figured bass part. See basso continuo.
Figured bass
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Numbers placed under the bass notes that indicate the intervals to be played above them. It was common in the 17th century for the continuo player to realize a figured bass part. See basso continuo.