bass

bass
bass
bass1 [bās]
n.
[ME bas, BASE2; sp. infl. by It basso]
1. the range of the lowest male voice, usually from middle C to two or more octaves below
2.
a) a voice or singer with such a range
b) an instrument with a similar range within its family; specif., a double bass
c) a part for such a voice or instrument
3. a low, deep sound or tone, as of a voice with this range
4. in four-part harmony, the lowest part
5. the lower part of the audio-frequency band in sound reproduction
adj.
of, for, or having the range of a bass
bass2 [bas]
n.
pl. bass or basses [ME bas, earlier baers < OE bærs < IE * bhors-, point, bristle (in reference to the dorsal fins) < base * bhar- > BUR1]
any of various families of spiny-finned percoid, food and game fishes of fresh or salt water, including black bass, rock bass, and striped bass
bass3 [bas]
n.
1. BAST
2. BASSWOOD

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