Bass

/beɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of fish that is popular in sport fishing.

He caught a large bass in the lake during his fishing trip.

A low-frequency sound or musical tone.

The bass in that song really makes it powerful.

A person who sings in the lowest vocal range.

The choir needed a bass to balance the harmonies.

verb

To fish for bass.

They decided to bass at the local river every weekend.

Middle English 'basse', from the Old French 'basse', from the Latin 'bassus'.

bass line

The low-pitched instrumental part in a piece of music.

bass fishing

The activity of fishing for bass.

bass guitar

A stringed instrument designed to provide the bass line in a band.

basso

A low male singing voice in opera.

bassinet

A small bed for an infant, which has a low rail.

Referring to something of low tone or a deep sound.

That car's bass is bumping!

Used in music to refer to strong beats.

Feel that bass drop!