Musical Ensembles

• What is meant by basso continuo?

  A system of partially improvised accompaniment played on a bassline
• What is meant by rhythm section?

  The part of a band which supplies the rhythm. Usually done by the drums, bass, guitar or piano
• What is a string quartet?

  A group of four musicians who play string instruments
• What is a jazz or blues trio?

  A group of three jazz or blues musicians
• What are ensembles?

  A performing collective of singers
• What is meant by cerdd dant?

  Welsh for string music. The art of vocal improvisation over a given melody in Welsh musical tradition