basses

/B AE1 S IH0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A low spectrum of sound tones.

    โ€œPeter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.โ€

  2. 2

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

    โ€œThe conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.โ€

  3. 3

    One who sings in the bass range.

    โ€œHalfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers.โ€

  4. 4

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

    โ€œThe musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise.โ€

  5. 5

    The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.

    โ€œThe score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff.โ€

Synonyms

noun
  1. 1

    The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes.

noun
  1. 1

    The fibrous inner bark of the linden or lime tree, used for making mats.

  2. 2

    Fibers from other plants, especially palm trees

  3. 3

    Anything made from such fibers, such as a hassock, basket or thick mat.

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