Meaning
Ellipsis of basso continuo.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Spanish continuo, ellipsis of hombre continuo (“constant and steadfast man”), from Latin continuus (“constant, continuous”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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