Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/B/Basta
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Basta, or BASTANTE. (I.) Enough, or stop. An expression by which a performer in a band understands that he is not to proceed any further, unless directed by the leader or conductor.
Basta, or BASTANTE. (I.) Enough, or stop. An expression by which a performer in a band understands that he is not to proceed any further, unless directed by the leader or conductor.