slap bass

British  

noun

1. a rock or jazz style of playing the electric or double bass in which the strings are plucked and released so as to vibrate sharply against the fretboard or fingerboard

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Example Sentences

With its distinctive slap bass and riotous laugh track, “Seinfeld” both captures a singular moment in 1990s Manhattan and transcends its era.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

And when levels advance and get darker and go underground, the music — a spacious, slap bass sound — gets more patient, prodding players to be more careful in their timing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Though “Squeeze” may embrace genre signifiers like double kick drums and slap bass, it’s far from a typical metal album.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2022

Side One kicks off with “Rock This Town,” driven by a slap bass line straight out of 1950s Memphis and a video that highlighted their distinctive look.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2019

The show's use of comedy is certainly subtle, and shifting; this isn't a sitcom with a slap bass and a laughter track.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2011