murky bass

noun

Intervals, each containing a low note followed by the pitch that is one octave higher, played on a keyboard, especially a harpsichord

OriginGerman Murky-Bässe →
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Meanings

noun
  1. entertainmentIntervals, each containing a low note followed by the pitch that is one octave higher, played on a keyboard, especially a harpsichord

Origin

  1. GermanMurky-Bässe
  2. Englishmurky bass

Partial calque of German Murky-Bässe.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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