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bass (1)

bass [ bayss ]


noun  (plural bass·es)
Definition:
 
1. lowest singing voice: a singing voice of the lowest range, or somebody with that voice

2. lowest pitches: the lower half of all the pitches produced by a voice or a musical instrument

3. lowest musical part: the lowest part in instrumental or vocal part music

4. lowest instrument in family: the instrument with the lowest range in a family of musical instruments

5. low frequency in audio reproduction: the low-frequency sound output from an electric amplifier

6. bass control: a knob on a piece of audio equipment that controls low-frequency sound output



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. deep in tone: deep or grave in tone

2. low in pitch: low in pitch

3. of bass: relating to a bass

[15th century. Via French bas< medieval Latin bassus, influenced by Italian basso (see basso)]

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