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bass

/beɪs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large edible fish, typically with a long, deep body and large scales.

    - "He went fishing and caught a large bass."
    - "Bass is a popular fish for anglers and chefs alike."
  • noun

    The lowest pitch or tone in music.

    - "The bass guitar provides the rhythm and foundation for a song."
    - "The bass clef is used to notate low-pitched instruments and voices."
Pronunciation
  1. /beɪs/



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  2. /bæs/



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  3. /bæs/



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Synonyms

F clef , basso
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bass
mass , grass , class , rass
Variants
List of all variants of bass that leads to same result
bass , basses , bass clef , bass clefs , bass drum , bass drums , bass fiddle , bass fiddles , bass horn , bass horns , bass viol , bass viols , Bass Strait
Etymology
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Old English bass 'purses, money, money box', perhaps from a Celtic source. The meaning 'large edible fish' is first recorded in Middle English.

Trivia
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  1. The world record for the largest bass ever caught is 22 pounds, 4 ounces.

  2. Bass is the most commonly eaten fish in the United States.

  3. The word 'bass' comes from the Old French word 'bas', meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation'.

  4. The bass is the largest member of the perch family.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bass guitar: A type of electric guitar that produces low-pitched sounds and is used to play the bass line in music.

  2. Bass clef: A type of musical notation that is used to represent low-pitched notes.

Culture
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The bass fish is a popular game fish and is a staple in many cuisines around the world. In music, the bass is the foundation of the harmony and provides the rhythm. In literature, bass is sometimes used as a symbol for depth or strength.

How to Memorize "bass"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large fish with a long, deep body and large scales.
    - Imagine a bass guitar with a long neck and thick strings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bass' with the idea of a large, deep fish.
    - Connect the word 'bass' with the sound of a deep, rumbling tone.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Big and Blue' to remember that a bass is a large, blue-grey fish.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Deep and Low' to remember that the bass is the lowest pitch in music.

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