bassist

noun

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

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As the band’s vocalist and bassist, Bowman performed alongside Sammy Shelor, Dan Tyminski and Tim Austin. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026 One definite booking is the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo in Las Vegas in late September where Dave will appear alongside Simmons, Disturbed bassist John Moyer, Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, and Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026 Ronnie Bowman, a celebrated bluegrass vocalist, bassist and songwriter whose work shaped both bluegrass and mainstream country music, has died following a motorcycle accident. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026 As the band’s vocalist and bassist, Bowman performed alongside Sammy Shelor, Dan Tyminski, and Tim Austin. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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