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A low spectrum of sound tones.
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Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.
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A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
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The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.
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One who sings in the bass range.
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Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers.
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An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
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The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise.
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The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
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The score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff.