The most important instrument in rock music. Along with the drums, forms the rhthym secion of the band, making a backbone for the song. Played with the fingers, instead of with a pick, as with an electric guitar. However, in faster-paced music, in order to keep up with the rest of the band, the bassist may use a pick, but playing with the fingers is much more fun and cooler-looking.

Origin: Onomatopoeic

Noun

1. The sound created by an electric bass guitar where only nasal or midrange tones are produced from the amplifier. This undesirable effect usually occurs when the musician has a limited understanding of his/her instrument and its role within a given song.

An instrument that enables fags to think they're cool and superior to a bassist by playing it, although some people kick ass with it.

A Canadian slang word for a person who plays a five string electric bass guitar.

The audio frequencies between about 20Hz and 250Hz. New music with synthesized effects can be produce very powerful low notes, so reproduction in the 30 to 50hz region becomes important.

Bass is one of the most beautiful musical instruments in existence - upright, electric or acoustic, whatever you like better - they're all magical.

Without bass in the room, music can be heard, but not felt.

really awesome striped Bass guitar. Light, ergonomic bass guitars that offer more options for the musician.