bassist

noun

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

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Two founding members, vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson and Chase Knobbe, are still in the band, as well as bassist Matt Ebert, who joined in 2010. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026 Another local band featured in this year’s summer school tour is Long Beach’s Chase Petra, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Hunter Allen, bassist and vocalist Brooke Dickson, and drummer Evan Schaid. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 4 June 2026 Carney, who was once a bassist for the Frames, knows from experience. ABC News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bassist

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 9 Jun. 2026.

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