basses

noun

1. the range of the lowest male voice, usually from middle C to two or more octaves below
2. 1. a voice or singer with such a range
   2. an instrument with a similar range within its family; specif., a double bass
   3. a part for such a voice or instrument
3. a low, deep sound or tone, as of a voice with this range
4. in four-part harmony, the lowest part
5. the lower part of the audio-frequency band in sound reproduction

adjective