Basso
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Basso is a noun meaning (music) A bass singer, especially in opera.
Meaning
(music) A bass singer, especially in opera.
More Meanings
- (music) An instrumental part written for a bass instrument.
- (music) The double bass, or contrabasso.
- Obsolete spelling of bashaw and pasha.
Example Sentences
Great Kings of Barbary, and my portly Baſſoes, we heare, the Tartars & the Eaſterne theeues: Under the conduct of one Tamburlaine, Preſume a bickering with your Emperour: […]
Word Forms
- bassos
- bassi
- bassoes
Synonyms for basso
Depending on context, synonyms include bass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bass, continuo, buffo, rilievo, relievo, campo.
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