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bass

The correct spelling is bass.

How to pronounce bass

/beɪs/
noun

IPA: /beɪs/

Say it like: Bas-s

The correct spelling is bass. A low spectrum of sound tones. For example: "Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low spectrum of sound tones.
  2. 2.A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
  3. 3.One who sings in the bass range.
  4. 4.An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
  5. 5.The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.

verb

  1. 1.To sound in a deep tone.

adjective

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

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