bass
noun (1)
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Definition of bass
(Entry 1 of 4)
: any of numerous edible marine or freshwater bony fishes (especially families Centrarchidae, Serranidae, and Percichthyidae of the order Perciformes)
bass
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Definition of bass (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : deep or grave in tone
2a : of low pitch
b : relating to or having the range or part of a bass
bass
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Definition of bass (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : the lowest voice part in a 4-part chorus
b : the lower half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range — compare treble entry 1
c : the lowest adult male singing voice also : a person having this voice
d : a member of a family of instruments having the lowest range especially : double bass
2 : a deep or grave tone : a low-pitched sound
bass
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Definition of bass (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : basswood sense 1
2 : a coarse tough fiber from palms
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bass
Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
acute, high, high-pitched, piping, sharp, shrill, treble
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bass
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of bass
: having or indicating a low sound or range
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Kids Definition of bass
(Entry 1 of 3)
: any of numerous freshwater or saltwater fishes that are caught for sport and food
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Kids Definition of bass (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a tone of low pitch
2 : the lowest part in harmony that has four parts
3 : the lower half of the musical pitch range
4 : the lowest male singing voice
5 : a singer or an instrument having a bass range or part
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adjectiveKids Definition of bass (Entry 3 of 3)
: having a very low sound or range bass drums
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