English · Word Candidate

bass

/beɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: basser · bassest · basses · bassing

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

âm thanh thấp về cao độ hoặc tần số

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Adjective

Examples

The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A low spectrum of sound tones.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phạm vi thấp của âm thanh

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Noun

Examples

Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A section of a musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần của nhóm nhạc tạo ra âm thanh thấp

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Noun

Examples

The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sound in a deep tone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phát ra âm thanh trầm

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Verb

Examples

[…] and the Thunder / (That deepe and dreadfull Organ-Pipe) pronounc'd / The name of Proſper : it did baſe my Treſpaſſe

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bass” mean?

Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

Is “bass” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.