bass
adjective
low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range.
basses
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pluralof bass.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The number of electric guitars and basses sold declined an estimated 4% last year in the U.S., according to data from industry publication Music Trades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Their appearance was a sensation – combining sheer technical skill with a thrilling joie de vivre, as they span their double basses, twirled their trumpets and clattered their cowbells, all while clad in Venezuelan-flag jackets.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
A friend, who played bass and owned a few electric basses — and who had lost his home — even joked about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2025
At Mr. Black’s final concert, which was in April amid a grove of trees in Philadelphia, he took part in “A Murmur in the Trees,” a piece for 24 basses composed by Eve Beglarian.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
“Tenors are higher than basses,” she says, “which is easy to remember because basses are in the basement.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
