Synonyms for

Bass

Verb / bæs / / beɪs / Another word for bass — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bass is a type of fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater. It is also a term used to describe low-pitched sounds or instruments.

Synonyms & similar words

freshwaterbass deep bassvoice basso basspart seabass perch trout salmon catfish tilapia cod haddock halibut flounder sole guitar deep low resonant rich full mellow thunderous sonorous rumbling

Synonyms by register

Formal

contralto baritone low register

Informal

low end bottom deep voice

Literary

deep tones resonant voice

Antonyms

treble soprano high alto tenor

Common collocations

  • bass guitar
  • bass drum
  • deep bass
  • bass line
  • bass clef
  • bassoon
  • bass singer
  • bass amplifier

Word family

noun bass
adjective bass

Usage note

The word 'bass' can refer to a low musical pitch or a type of fish. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended. Pronounced /beɪs/ for the fish and /bæs/ for the musical pitch.

Example sentences

  1. I love to eat grilled bass with a side of vegetables.
  2. The bass drum is an important part of a marching band.
  3. Her voice was so deep and bass that it made the windows rattle.
  4. We went fishing and caught a huge bass in the river.
  5. The bass section of the orchestra provides the foundation for the music.

Quotes

  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Music is the universal language of mankind. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • I can't live without music. - Seal

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