Bass
/beɪs/noun
A type of fish that people often catch for food or sport.
We caught a large bass during our fishing trip.
Often appears as...
- catch a bass
- large bass
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The lowest male voice or lowest instrument in music.
His deep bass voice resonated in the concert hall.
Often appears as...
- bass voice
- bass instrument
noun
A sound that is low in tone.
Turn up the bass on the stereo, so we can really feel the music.
Often appears as...
- turn up the bass
- bass frequencies
noun
A kind of guitar that plays lower notes.
She played a solo on her bass guitar.
Often appears as...
- bass guitar
- play the bass
noun
A type of fish that people often catch for food or sport.
We caught a large bass during our fishing trip.
Often appears as...
- catch a bass
- large bass
noun
The lowest male voice or lowest instrument in music.
His deep bass voice resonated in the concert hall.
Often appears as...
- bass voice
- bass instrument
noun
A sound that is low in tone.
Turn up the bass on the stereo, so we can really feel the music.
Often appears as...
- turn up the bass
- bass frequencies
noun
A kind of guitar that plays lower notes.
She played a solo on her bass guitar.
Often appears as...
- bass guitar
- play the bass
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Pro Tip 1/3Types of Bass
Know that 'bass' can refer to many fish species, not just one.
Different types of bass thrive in various environments.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Activity
Bass fishing is popular in the US, where it's both sport and hobby.
Bass fishing competitions are common in the summer.
Pro Tip 3/3Freshwater Fish
When saying 'bass' alone, people usually mean the freshwater varieties.
Lake waters often house several species of bass.
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How frustration can make...
he had to set up these rumbling, repetitive riffs in the bass. And he stood up twisting, pounding down on the keys, desperately trying to create enough volume to reach the people in the back row. It's an electrifying performance. It somehow has this peaceful quality,
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Will the ocean ever run...
Then it was rebranded and marketed to chefs in the U.S. as Chilean sea bass, despite the animal actually being a type of cod. Soon it was popping up in markets all over the world and is now a delicacy. Unfortunately, these deep water fish don't reproduce
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Cook Wise: Striped Bass...
so we got tons of fish in here right now this is great news I think the recovery strike that is the greatest success story in fishery management in the world why is that in the early 80s striped bass where it's such a low level that
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Hans Zimmer And...
the bass button and you just say you take what you want to take I'm go yet but what about anyway and quite often those favorite bits are hidden and we keep very quiet bizarrely enough in a funny way I was trying to be respectful
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What happens in your...
allows a different kind of really deep bass note. Alright, so with local anesthetic on board, a big black hose in the nose, we're going to let loose a sliver of his repertoire and see all this in play. And we'll move -- careful.
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The journey through loss...
as she's practicing the bass guitar. Listen, I want to make it clear that I'm a very fortunate person. I have the most amazing family that loves and supports me. I have the resources for personal growth during my time of grief.
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3 tips to boost your...
something as simple as listening to music with deep bass; it can promote feelings of power. You can even strike a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk. Tip believe in your ability to improve.
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Cacophony is the...
I mixed them up I gave the bass melody to the drums the drums to the guitars and before I knew it I'd stumbled on something amazing that was going to change my life forever there's a Joseph
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Prison Predators PIPE...
into a cell or empty stairwell and demand payment money gifts or service if he refuses it gets ugly I said with aggression with my face expression and bass not going in with no
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José Antonio Abreu: The...
who passionately attended to his double bass lessons at the San Agustin's Junior Orchestra. With his effort,
Video examples
How frustration can make...
he had to set up these rumbling, repetitive riffs in the bass. And he stood up twisting, pounding down on the keys, desperately trying to create enough volume to reach the people in the back row. It's an electrifying performance. It somehow has this peaceful quality,
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
Then it was rebranded and marketed to chefs in the U.S. as Chilean sea bass, despite the animal actually being a type of cod. Soon it was popping up in markets all over the world and is now a delicacy. Unfortunately, these deep water fish don't reproduce
Video examples
Cook Wise: Striped Bass...
so we got tons of fish in here right now this is great news I think the recovery strike that is the greatest success story in fishery management in the world why is that in the early 80s striped bass where it's such a low level that
Video examples
Hans Zimmer And...
the bass button and you just say you take what you want to take I'm go yet but what about anyway and quite often those favorite bits are hidden and we keep very quiet bizarrely enough in a funny way I was trying to be respectful
Video examples
What happens in your...
allows a different kind of really deep bass note. Alright, so with local anesthetic on board, a big black hose in the nose, we're going to let loose a sliver of his repertoire and see all this in play. And we'll move -- careful.
Video examples
The journey through loss...
as she's practicing the bass guitar. Listen, I want to make it clear that I'm a very fortunate person. I have the most amazing family that loves and supports me. I have the resources for personal growth during my time of grief.
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
something as simple as listening to music with deep bass; it can promote feelings of power. You can even strike a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk. Tip believe in your ability to improve.
Video examples
Cacophony is the...
I mixed them up I gave the bass melody to the drums the drums to the guitars and before I knew it I'd stumbled on something amazing that was going to change my life forever there's a Joseph
Video examples
Prison Predators PIPE...
into a cell or empty stairwell and demand payment money gifts or service if he refuses it gets ugly I said with aggression with my face expression and bass not going in with no
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José Antonio Abreu: The...
who passionately attended to his double bass lessons at the San Agustin's Junior Orchestra. With his effort,
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Oscar Isaac
Guatemalan Actor
I was in bands, but they were punk bands, and you plug in the guitars, you turn them up really loud, you've got four or five other people on stage with you, you've got some protection from when they throw lighters. You can always hide behind the lead singer or the bass player.
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Mac DeMarco
Canadian Musician
I like guitar. It just turned out that it's the instrument I learned to play. I have a lot of respect for it, and I'm learning more and more every day. For me, the classic band setup - guitars, drums, bass - will stay fresh forever. I don't know. I'm still into it.
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Future
American Musician
I know melody. I know rhythm; I know bass guitar; I know the piano. I know everything about music that helps build the music that go along with creating the whole art form, you know what I'm saying?
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Suzi Quatro
American Musician
Age isn't a barrier to playing the bass, and I've definitely improved over the years, although maybe I'm not as flash as I once was. But looking back, I can't imagine a life without a guitar.
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Bonnie Tyler
Welsh Musician
I never forget the first time I was on 'Top of the Pops', my bass player said: 'You've made it!' I did used to think, when I was younger, that I'd be on there one day.
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Paul Simonon
English Musician
Obviously, a bass sounds like a bass and a guitar sounds like a guitar, but the way you play the guitar reflects your personality.
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Mike Gordon
American Musician
It's really important for the bass and the drums to somehow blend.
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Dion DiMucci
American Musician
Trains had the greatest bass sound in the world.
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Bill Wyman
British Musician
I always got great respect as a bass player.
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Jaco Pastorius
American Musician
I'm the greatest bass player in the world.
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Oscar Isaac
Guatemalan Actor
I was in bands, but they were punk bands, and you plug in the guitars, you turn them up really loud, you've got four or five other people on stage with you, you've got some protection from when they throw lighters. You can always hide behind the lead singer or the bass player.
Quote examples
Mac DeMarco
Canadian Musician
I like guitar. It just turned out that it's the instrument I learned to play. I have a lot of respect for it, and I'm learning more and more every day. For me, the classic band setup - guitars, drums, bass - will stay fresh forever. I don't know. I'm still into it.
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Future
American Musician
I know melody. I know rhythm; I know bass guitar; I know the piano. I know everything about music that helps build the music that go along with creating the whole art form, you know what I'm saying?
Quote examples
Suzi Quatro
American Musician
Age isn't a barrier to playing the bass, and I've definitely improved over the years, although maybe I'm not as flash as I once was. But looking back, I can't imagine a life without a guitar.
Quote examples
Bonnie Tyler
Welsh Musician
I never forget the first time I was on 'Top of the Pops', my bass player said: 'You've made it!' I did used to think, when I was younger, that I'd be on there one day.
Quote examples
Paul Simonon
English Musician
Obviously, a bass sounds like a bass and a guitar sounds like a guitar, but the way you play the guitar reflects your personality.
Quote examples
Mike Gordon
American Musician
It's really important for the bass and the drums to somehow blend.
Quote examples
Dion DiMucci
American Musician
Trains had the greatest bass sound in the world.
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Bill Wyman
British Musician
I always got great respect as a bass player.
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Jaco Pastorius
American Musician
I'm the greatest bass player in the world.
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