Bass

Quick meaning: Bass is an adjective meaning Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

Meaning

Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

More Meanings

1. A low spectrum of sound tones.
2. (music) A section of a musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
3. (music) One who sings in the bass range.
4. (music) An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
5. (music notation) The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
6. (transitive) To sound in a deep tone.
7. The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes.

Example Sentences

BASS, 1, a door mat

The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.

Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.

The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.

Word Forms

• basser
• bassest
• base
• basses
• bassing
• bassed
• basse

Synonyms for bass

Depending on context, synonyms include basso, deep, low, low-pitched.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include basso, deep, low-pitched, low, guitar, drummer.

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