fondamento

English

noun
Definitions
  • A quay along an Italian waterway.
  • (music) An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fondamento (foundation).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

fondamento

Gloss

foundation

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