bass

The low, deep sounds in music or a recording.

• The bass is too loud.
• These speakers produce a rich bass.
• Can you turn down the bass a little?

Similar words: low tones

Opposites: treble

Common phrases: deep bass, turn up bass, bass frequencies

A musical instrument that produces low sounds, such as a bass guitar or double bass.

• She plays bass in a band.
• He bought a new electric bass.
• The bass and drums kept a steady rhythm.

Common phrases: play bass, electric bass, double bass

A fish found in rivers, lakes, or the sea, often caught for sport or food.

• We had bass for dinner.
• He caught a large bass in the lake.
• Are there any bass in this river?

Common phrases: sea bass, catch bass, grilled bass

The lowest type of male singing voice, or the musical part sung in that range.

• He sings bass in the choir.
• The piece has a demanding bass part.
• Her arrangement gives the bass a beautiful melody.

Common phrases: sing bass, bass range, bass part

A male singer whose voice can sing the lowest range of notes.

• Our choir needs another bass.
• The bass sang a short solo.
• Two basses joined the group this year.

Similar words: bass singer

Common phrases: a bass singer, a talented bass, choir bass

A sign on written music that shows where low notes belong.

• These notes are written in the bass clef.
• Draw a bass clef on the lower staff.
• She learned to read the bass before starting piano lessons.

Similar words: F clef, bass clef

Common phrases: bass clef, read the bass, in the bass

Low and deep in sound, especially in music or a voice.

• He spoke in a bass voice.
• The bass notes shook the windows.
• She added a bass drum to the arrangement.

Similar words: low, deep

Opposites: high

Common phrases: bass voice, bass drum, bass notes