Source etymology 1 · variant 1/2
Original entry ↗noun
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryA low spectrum of sound tones. · A section of a musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor. · One who sings in the bass range. · An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a bass guitar, double bass, electric bass, or bass synthesiser.
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *gʷémtis Proto-Hellenic *gʷə́tis Ancient Greek βᾰ́σῐς (bắsĭs)bor. Latin basis Old French basebor. Middle English base English base ▲ Italian bassoinflu. English bass A respelling of base under the influence of Italian basso (“low”).
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