The difference between Bass and Basso
When used as nouns, bass means a low spectrum of sound tones, whereas basso means a bass singer, especially in opera.
Bass is also verb with the meaning: to sound in a deep tone.
Bass is also adjective with the meaning: of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bass and Basso
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Bass as an adjective:
Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.
Examples:
"The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."
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Bass as a noun:
A low spectrum of sound tones.
Examples:
"Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
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Bass as a noun:
A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
Examples:
"The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
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Bass as a noun:
A male singer who sings in the bass range.
Examples:
"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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Bass as a noun (musical instrument):
An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
Examples:
"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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Bass as a noun:
The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
Examples:
"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."
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Bass as a verb:
To sound in a deep tone.
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Bass as a noun:
The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes.
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Bass as a noun:
The fibrous inner bark of the linden or lime tree, used for making mats.
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Bass as a noun:
Fibers from other plants, especially palm trees
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Bass as a noun:
Anything made from such fibers, such as a hassock, basket or thick mat.
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Basso as a noun (music):
A bass singer, especially in opera.
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Basso as a noun (music):
An instrumental part written for a bass instrument.
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Basso as a noun (music):
The double bass, or contrabasso.