Question

What is the term for a small ensemble that furnishes a foundation for the melody or melodies of a composition, requires at least two instrumentalists, and occurs almost exclusively in Baroque music?​

A. Figured bass
B. basso ostinato
C. basso continuo
D. canon
E. counterpoint

Answer 1

Basso continuo is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Basso continuo (continuous bass in English) was very popular during the Baroque period of music that was popular during XVII and a part of XVIII centuries.

The two instruments required (at least) were one providing chordal accompaniment, while the other one was usually a keyboard (an organ or a harpsichord were the most common ones). Cello, violone, and bassoon were other instruments used in this type of music.