The
bass is a breed of
fish, related to the perch
?. Several varieties exists - small-mouth, large-mouth, rock, striped. [Sea bass]
? is an unrelated fish.
Musically,
bass is an adjective describing tones which are of low
frequency. Played in an ensemble such notes are frequently used to provide a counterpoint or counter-melody, in an harmonic context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the
chords, or with
percussion to underline the rhythm.
Abbreviated name for the [musical intrument]
?s
bass guitar and
double bass.
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