bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

Examples of bassist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each of the six band members, including guitarist Tim Reynolds, drummer Carter Beauford, bassist Stefan Lessard, saxophonist Jeff Coffin, and trumpeter Rashawn Ross, took multiple turns ripping through lines to the crowd’s delight. Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024 Now a six-piece, the band includes Shultz’s older brother, guitarist Brad Shultz, bassist Daniel Tichenor, drummer Jared Champion, and guitarists Nick Bockrath and Matthan Minster. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 May 2024 The resolutions come just a few months after a similar proposal at Microsoft’s AGM on December 7, 2023, which was presented by Nirvana co-founder and bassist Krist Novoselic and garnered 21% of the shareholder vote. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 28 May 2024 Ditto the group’s polished ensemble work and captivating vocal harmonies, which are fueled by lead singer Rachael Price and bassist/singer Bridget Kearney. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bassist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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