The difference between Bass and Perch
When used as nouns, bass means a low spectrum of sound tones, whereas perch means any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus perca.
When used as verbs, bass means to sound in a deep tone, whereas perch means to rest on (or as if on) a perch.
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 Perch
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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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Perch as a noun:
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
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Perch as a noun (South Africa):
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: , , , , , , Tautogolabrus adspersus
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Perch as a noun:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
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Perch as a noun:
a rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
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Perch as a noun:
a pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
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Perch as a noun (figurative):
a position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
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Perch as a noun (figurative):
a position that is overly elevated or
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Perch as a noun (dated):
a linear measure of 5½ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¼ chain; the related square measure
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Perch as a noun:
a cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
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Perch as a noun (textiles):
a frame used to examine cloth
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Perch as a noun:
a bar used to support a candle (especially in a church)
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Perch as a verb (intransitive):
To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
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Perch as a verb (intransitive):
To stay in an elevated position.
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Perch as a verb (transitive):
To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
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Perch as a verb (transitive, intransitive, textiles):
To inspect cloth using a perch.