Assertion: harpsichord | /r/CapableOf | take one of the upper melodic lines
Facets:
value: on equal terms with the violin
type: OTHER
value: whilst providing the bass line
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Instead of playing the role of a continuo instrument, filling in the harmonies of a figured bass, the harpsichord took one of the upper melodic lines on equal terms with the violin, whilst also providing the bass line (which could be reinforced if desired by the addition of a viola da gamba).