1. In addition 371 Chorales, this collection includes 69 melodies with figured bass

2. Accompaniment (countable and uncountable, plural Accompaniments) ( music ) A part , usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation ; also, the harmony of a figured bass .

3. Basso continuo, also called continuo, thoroughbass, or figured bass, in music, a system of partially improvised accompaniment played on a bass line, usually on a keyboard instrument.The use of Basso continuo was customary during the 17th and 18th centuries, when only the bass line was written out, or “thorough” (archaic spelling of “through”), giving considerable leeway to the keyboard