Musical notation
Written by Ree
(1/14/2004 9:42 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Musical(?) question in ch.12, penned by Line
I think it must refer to Mary's study of piano. I found this definition: "The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony. [Webster's Dictionary, 1913]