bass
/beɪs/
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Also an adjective
Meaning
The lowest range of musical notes, or an instrument or voice that produces them.
He turned up the bass on his car stereo until the windows rattled.
Collocations
- heavy bass
- double bass
- deep bass
Synonyms
- low pitch
- low register
Antonyms
- treble
Meaning
Producing or relating to the lowest pitch range in music.
She plays bass guitar in a local rock band on weekends.
Collocations
- bass guitar
- bass player
- bass line
Meaning
An edible freshwater or marine fish of several species, widely sought by anglers.
We spent the morning on the lake fishing for largemouth bass.
Collocations
- striped bass
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- sea bass
- bass fishing