bass
//bæs/, /beɪs//
Noun
bassSingular
bassesPlural
1
The lowest range of musical tones or the lowest part in harmonized music.
He sings bass in the choir.
2
A bass guitar or double bass instrument.
She plays bass in a rock band.
3
A singer with a low-pitched voice.
He is a famous bass in the opera company.
Synonym
Antonym
Noun
bassSingular
bassesPlural
1
A type of freshwater or saltwater fish, often caught for sport or food.
We caught a large bass at the lake yesterday.
Adjective
bassCanonical form
1
Low in pitch or relating to the lowest range of musical sounds.
The bass notes of the piano create a deep, rich sound.