subbass

American

[suhb-beys] / ˈsʌbˌbeɪs /

Or sub-bass

noun

Music.

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

subbass British

/ ˈsʌbˌbeɪs /

noun

another name for bourdon

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Etymology

Origin of subbass

First recorded in 1820–25; sub- + bass ¹ ( def. )

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