BASS

adjective

Definition

Deep or grave in tone. Bass clef (Mus.), the character placed at the beginning of the staff containing the bass part of a musical composition. [See Illust. under Clef.] -- Bass voice, a deepsounding voice; a voice fitted for singing bass.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

BASS (noun)

1. ; pl. Bass, and sometimes Basses. Etym: [A corruption of barse.] (Zoöl.) 2. An edible, spiny-finned fish, esp. of the genera Roccus, Labrax, and r...

BASS (verb)

To sound in a deep tone. [R.] Shak.

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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