bass¹ Definition
bass (bās)
noun
- the range of the lowest male voice, usually from middle C to two or more octaves below
- a voice or singer with such a range
- an instrument with a similar range within its family; specif., a double bass
- a part for such a voice or instrument
- a low, deep sound or tone, as of a voice with this range
- in four-part harmony, the lowest part
- the lower part of the audio-frequency band in sound reproduction
Etymology: ME bas, base; sp. infl. by It basso
adjective
of, for, or having the range of a bass
bass² Definition
bass (bas)
noun pl. bass or bass′es
any of various families of spiny-finned percoid, food and game fishes of fresh or salt water, including black bass, rock bass, and striped bass
Etymology: ME bas, earlier baers < OE bærs < IE *bhors-, point, bristle (in reference to the dorsal fins) < base *bhar- > bur
bass³ Definition
bass Synonyms
bass
modif.
bass Synonyms
bass
n.
Varieties include: black, striped, sea, small-mouthed, large-mouthed, rock, red, calico, channel, white, yellow, brass;
bass Usage Examples
Converse of object
- rumble: Another highlight arrives with ' Shy Fly ' , speedy rock music with clashing cymbals, rumbling bass and decent lead guitar.
- throb: No time is wasted with between song banter yet this only adds to the dark guitar fuzz and throbbing bass.
- drum: Dont know what im playing lol could be side drum bass drum cymbals or trumpet.
- growl: From the opening notes of Howe's acoustic guitar and Squire's growling bass, this is Yes back in top form.
Adjective modifier
- fretless: M: Did you play the fretless bass on " Hey You " ?
- double: The use of a double bass gives them an original sound.
- acoustic: The five-man ensemble adds a super tight rhythm section of acoustic bass, drums and piano to the traditional klezmer clarinet and flute.
- electric: In 1967 I joined Hank Walters and his Dusty Road Ramblers playing electric bass.
- funky: Heavy, funky bass and an obsession with science fiction.
- striped: H.R. 934 would prohibit the commercial harvest of Atlantic striped bass; no action has been taken on this bill.
Modifies a noun
- clarinet: Jennifer used four projectors casting her beautiful abstract images around the room filled with the sound of Anthony's bass clarinet.
- trombone: Considering that he is a bass trombone player, he takes many passages ' up the octave ' .
- guitar: One of the reasons I moved to London was to play bass guitar in a soul group.
- viol: Ferrand considered ' Forqueray [ to be ] as outstanding on his bass viol as Leclair with his violin ' .
- clef: Students should usually be comfortable with both treble and bass clef notation and should be able to play simple pieces for both hands.
- amp: Looking for a professional bass amp that will slap your audiences in the face?
Noun used with modifier
- slap: The layered harmonious vocals give an easy listening feel, while slap bass interacts with jazzy piano and inspired guitar work.
- fender: Oiling's drums drive the sax and organ riffs while fender bass and guitar add extra rhythm to the proceedings.
- sea: There is more of a choice on the European menu with duck, beef, salmon, risotto, prawns and sea bass.
- n: Drum n bass is one of the most influential forms of music to emerge in the last decade.
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