plural bass or basses
: any of numerous edible marine or freshwater bony fishes (especially families Centrarchidae, Serranidae, and Percichthyidae of the order Perciformes)
1
: deep or grave in tone
2
a
: of low pitch
b
: relating to or having the range or part of a bass
1
a
: the lowest voice part in a 4-part chorus
b
: the lower half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range compare treble entry 1
c
: the lowest adult male singing voice
also
: a person having this voice
d
: a member of a family of instruments having the lowest range
especially
: double bass
2
: a deep or grave tone : a low-pitched sound
1
2
: a coarse tough fiber from palms
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Adjective
the sound of the bass drum
a man with an impressive bass voice
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
The audio is also a major upgrade, with richer sound, double the bass, and adaptive room technology to improve your listening experience.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Rimes built the demo as the writing session progressed, adding programmed drums and bass around his guitar parts.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The bass creates a presence that brings players into the games.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Andy played electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards, harmonica, and provided backing vocals.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
The audio is also a major upgrade, with richer sound, double the bass, and adaptive room technology to improve your listening experience.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Rimes built the demo as the writing session progressed, adding programmed drums and bass around his guitar parts.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The bass creates a presence that brings players into the games.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bass. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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bass
1 of 2 noun
plural bass or basses
: any of various spiny-finned freshwater or saltwater sport and food fishes
bass
2 of 2 noun1
a
: the lowest musical part in harmony for four parts compare alto sense 1b, soprano entry 2 sense 1, tenor sense 2a
b
: the lower half of a musical tone range compare treble
2
a
: the lowest male singing voice or a person who has this voice
b
: a person or instrument performing the bass part
bass
adjective
Etymology
Noun
Old English bærs "bass"
Noun
Middle English bas (adjective) "being or having a low solemn tone"
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