bassist

[bey-sist]

noun

1. a singer with a bass voice.

2. a player of a bass instrument, especially of the bass viol.

bassist

/ ˈbeɪsɪst /

noun

1. a player of a double bass, esp in a jazz band

Word History and Origins

Origin of bassist¹

First recorded in 1865–70; bass ¹ + -ist

Example Sentences

“Helping out can make everything just feel a little bit better about the state of our world,” says Fraser, 16, Kim Theory’s bassist.

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Founding member and bassist of British bands the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died at the age of 63.

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The bassist remained with Primal Scream until the Stone Roses announced a reunion in 2011.

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Five years later, Mr. Lloyd recorded a version for “Mirror,” with a wonderful quartet including Mr. Harland, pianist Jason Moran and bassist Reuben Rogers.

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After studying English Literature at Oxford University, he joined a Manchester band called Zu Zu Sharks, which also included Adam and the Ants bassist Gary Tibbs.

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