basses
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Definitions ofbasses
- A low spectrum of sound tones.
Example: "Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
- A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
Example: "The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
- One who sings in the bass range.
Example: "Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."
- An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
Example: "The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."
- The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
Example: "The score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff."
- The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes.
- The fibrous inner bark of the linden or lime tree, used for making mats.
- Fibers from other plants, especially palm trees
- Anything made from such fibers, such as a hassock, basket or thick mat.
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