Question

All of the following instruments would be likely to play the basso continuo in a Baroque musical piece, except the

Answer 1

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All of the following instruments would be likely to play the basso continuo in a Baroque musical piece, except the lute.
 
a. lute.

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Answer 2

B. VIOLIN

Lute, harpsichord, and cello are instruments that would likely be played for basso continuo in a Baroque musical piece.

Solo violin can be accompanied by Basso continuo.

Basso Continuo means "continuous bass". It is a form of musical accompaniment introduced during the Baroque period.