subbass

or sub-bass

[ suhb-beys ]

noun

, Music.

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

subbass

/ ˈsʌbˌbeɪs /

noun

1. another name for bourdon

Word History and Origins

Origin of subbass¹

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

Example Sentences

While it’s true that portable systems can have trouble with handling subbass and high-decibel demands, there are a few models out there that are a cut above the rest.

From Popular-Science

The rectangular shape of X-Balanced Speaker Units makes that subbass punchier, vocals clearer, and distortion lower, according to Sony’s claims.

From Popular-Science