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bass

UK
/beɪs/
US
/beɪs/

Translations

bassnoun
basses
pl
UK
/beɪs/ or /bæs/
US
/beɪs/ or /bæs/
(homograph: /beɪs/ – low sound/instrument; /bæs/ – fish)
barPoisson; surtout pour le bar européen.
The fisherman was thrilled to catch a large bass during the tournament.
Le pêcheur était ravi d'attraper un gros bar pendant le tournoi.
basseVoix masculine la plus grave.
The choir's performance was enhanced by the deep, resonant tones of the bass.
La performance du chœur a été améliorée par les sonorités graves de la basse.
basseGuitare basse.
He played a groovy bass line that got everyone dancing.
Il a joué une ligne de basse entraînante qui a fait danser tout le monde.
bassePartie musicale grave.
The bass in the symphony added depth and richness to the overall sound.
La basse dans la symphonie a ajouté de la profondeur et de la richesse à l'ensemble du son.
bassesAu pluriel; registre des graves en audio ou en musique.
These speakers reproduce rich, deep bass without any rattle.
Ces enceintes reproduisent des basses riches et profondes sans aucun grésillement.
Additional translations
contrebasseInstrument, surtout en contexte d'orchestre ou de jazz.
Synonyms
bass fish
basso
low
deep voice
bass guitar
bass clef
bassverb
bassed
Past Simple
bassed
Past Participle
bassing
Gerund
UK
/beɪs/
US
/beɪs/
Intransitive or transitive: to sing bass or to play the bass part/instrument, chiefly in music contexts.
Additional translations
basserMusique; emploi rare.
bassadjective
UK
/beɪs/
US
/beɪs/
The bass singer's deep voice resonated throughout the concert hall.
La voix grave du chanteur résonnait dans toute la salle de concert.
Synonyms
low-pitched
deep
resonant
booming
sonorous

Definitions

bassnoun
A type of fish that is commonly found in freshwater and saltwater environments, known for its game qualities and culinary value.
The fisherman was thrilled to catch a large bass during the tournament.
The lowest adult male singing voice, or a person having this voice.
The choir's performance was enhanced by the deep, resonant tones of the bass.
A type of guitar that produces low-pitched sound, typically with four strings.
He played a groovy bass line that got everyone dancing.
The lowest part in a musical composition, often providing harmonic support.
The bass in the symphony added depth and richness to the overall sound.
A bass instrument, especially the double bass, in an ensemble or orchestra.
The trio consisted of piano, drums, and bass.
Low-frequency sound or the range of low pitches in music or audio reproduction.
These speakers reproduce rich, deep bass without any rattle.
bassverb
To perform the bass part in music, either by singing or playing a bass instrument.
She usually basses with the jazz band on Friday nights.
bassadjective
Relating to or denoting the lowest adult male singing voice.
The bass singer's deep voice resonated throughout the concert hall.
Relating to or denoting the lowest part in a piece of music.
The bass line in the song provided a strong foundation for the melody.
Having a deep, low sound.
The bass tones of the speaker system were impressive and filled the room.
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