bass
noun (1)
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plural bass
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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
adjective
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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
noun (2)
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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
2
: a deep or grave tone : a low-pitched sound
bass
noun (3)
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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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More Definitions for bass
bass
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of bass
: having or indicating a low sound or range
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bass
noun
\ ˈbas
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plural bass
or basses
Kids Definition of bass
(Entry 1 of 3)
: any of numerous freshwater or saltwater fishes that are caught for sport and food
bass
noun
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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
bass
adjective