Assertion: harpsichord | /r/ObjectUse | used as basso continuo
Facets:
value: generally
type: MANNER
value: in orchestras
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: This in turn influences the repertoire: there are a lot of piano concertos since a grand piano can clearly compete volume-wise with a symphonic orchestra, whereas harpsichords are generally used as basso continuo in orchestras, there are some concertos but most of them use 2 to 4 harpsichords with a chamber orchestra since a harpsichord on its own has a lot of challenges to get a good volume balance with an orchestra.