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Bass

/beɪs/

A low spectrum of sound tones.

📖 Definitions of "Bass"

noun
  1. 1

    A low spectrum of sound tones.

    "Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."

  2. 2

    A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

    "The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."

  3. 3

    One who sings in the bass range.

    "Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."

  4. 4

    An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

    "The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."

verb
  1. 1

    To sound in a deep tone.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

    "The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."

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