Bass

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.

Famous bassists include Cliff Burton, Geddy Lee, and John Entwistle.

by Bjorn Turok November 20, 2007

Bassing

From South African slang. To laugh uncontrollably

... And then I started bassing because it was so funny

by Taufelzzz🌹 July 6, 2020

Bass

The lowest, wholest sounding of the male voicings. Usually associated with the rumbling feeling one experinces when singing with or listening to a choir or chorus.

The bass section of the men's chorus added so much body to the sound.

by E.J. March 29, 2004

Bass

The lowest male singing voice. In opera and musicals, they play buffoons, kings, priests, fathers, the Devil, and other miscellaneous parts. Male counterpart to the contralto, although much more common.

Whoa, now that's low! I like the bass! So majestic, so elegant... but it sounds kinda spooky.

by Sam October 29, 2004

Bass

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.

That girl's a bassist man, she's amazing.

... I CALL DIBS!!!!

by jazzdrummer25 June 24, 2009

Bass

Commonly used word in the Beaches area of Toronto and beyond.

A.) Bass refers to the one and only C-Bass. Bass has become a common 'slang' in the teenage language. It is used as a nickname, in replace of other words in common sayings, an adjective etc.

B.) A common place for sick jamz

Guy A: Did you here Jenny hooked up with Tim?

Guy B: For real? What the Bass!

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Girl A: Yo reach Bass' tonight?
Guy B: Gonna be sick

by lawlywagon November 5, 2010

Bass

A four-string guitar that is weak and inferior to the six-string guitar.

That loser plays bass because he sucks at guitar.

by ThatTotallyHappened January 22, 2022