subbass

or sub-bass

[ suhb-beys ]

nounMusic.
  1. the pedal stop on an organ that produces the deepest or lowest tones; fundamental bass.

Origin of subbass

1
First recorded in 1820–25; sub- + bass1

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British Dictionary definitions for subbass

subbass

subbase

/ (ˈsʌbˌbeɪs) /


noun
  1. another name for bourdon

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