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walking bass

[English]

1. Term used in Baroque music for a bass line that moves steadily in a rhythm contrasting to that of the upper parts. 
 
2. In jazz, a walking bass usually moves by steps played on bass or piano, with each note usually having the duration of a quarter note.


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Last Updated: 2016-05-05 21:09:23