SINCE 1828
acoustic bass
noun (1)Definition of acoustic bass
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
Acoustic Bass
: a 32′ and 64′ organ stop whose notes are obtained by the production of difference tones by smaller pipes
— called also Harmonic Bass, Resultant Bass
2
or less commonly acoustic bass guitar
: a hollow-bodied bass guitar somewhat larger than an ordinary guitar
3
: double bass
acoustic bass
noun (2)Definition of acoustic bass (Entry 2 of 2)
: an organ register of 32′ pitch or 64′ pitch obtained by the production of resultant tones by smaller pipes — compare combination tone
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