Definition of the word bass1

Pronunciation of vocabulary bass1

bass1noun

Bass1

/beɪs//beɪs/

Origin of the word bass1

Word Originlate Middle English: alteration of the adjective base.

Example of vocabulary bass1namespace

meaning

the lowest tone or part in music, for instruments or voices

  • He always plays his stereo with the bass turned right up.
  • He sings bass.
meaning

an electric guitar that plays very low notes

  • a bass player
  • bass and drums
  • Eilís Phillips on (= playing) bass
meaning

a man’s singing voice with a low range; a man with a bass voice

  • He answered my question in a surprisingly deep bass.
meaning

a musical part that is written for a bass voice

meaning

the largest musical instrument in the violin family, which plays very low notes


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