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Thoroughbass, also known as figured bass, is a musical notation system that provides a bass line with numbers indicating the chords to be played above it, allowing for improvised harmony. This technique, central to Baroque music, empowered performers to add creative depth in real-time, influencing how we understand historical composition today. It's not just a relic; modern musicians use it to explore the roots of Western harmony and improvisation.
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