Question

In baroque opera, the singer was often accompanied by harmonies played by a combination of instruments. this accompaniment was called the _______ .

Answer 1

In baroque opera, the singer was often accompanied by harmonies played by a combination of instruments. this accompaniment was called the basso continuo.It is sometimes called only continuo. The term means "continuous bass". It was played by a keyboard instrument and another bass instrument such as cello, violone (an old form of double bass) or bassoon.