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

In just the first few minutes of footage, Paul McCartney emerges as the band’s de facto leader—and it’s clear the 29-year-old bassist is reluctant to take on the role.

From Quartz

While it lacks onboard effects and custom-tailored tones, it can even perform honorably for guitarists and bassists who use a lot of pedalboards or outboard effects.

From Popular-Science

A founding member of the jazz-bluegrass group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, he is a superb bassist, a high practitioner of technique, tone and feel.

From Washington Post

Playful and gory, the cartoonish paintings of Dee Dee Ramone, bassist for The Ramones, are every bit as shocking as their creator.

From The Daily Beast

Eight days later their bassist, Gerard Smith, passed away from lung cancer.

From The Daily Beast

He is a startlingly brilliant bassist, as accomplished in classical music as in jazz.

From The Daily Beast

Dicky Betts, alternate lead guitar to Duane, whiles away the flight swapping comic books with the bassist, Berry Oakley.

From The Daily Beast

A bassist's main job is to keep the rest of the band on track.

From The Daily Beast

The counter-bassist has perched on the top of his musical monster.

From Project Gutenberg