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bass

[beys] / beɪs /
ADJECTIVE
alto
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In the old days, thanks to dredging, salmon still had access to deep channels with the cooler waters that they prefer and bass avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Laney was playing bass in local band The Band of Joy with John Bonham on drums and Robert Plant on vocals when he built his first amplifier in his father's garage.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Cockroaches is an alias that lead singer Mick Jagger, fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards and bass guitarist Ronnie Wood have used in the past to play secret shows.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I’m really hopeful to introduce bass music to a lot of new people, because I believe the rising tide raises all ships.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Bystanders shouted out their good wishes to her over the pounding of bass drums and flutes piping “Yankee Doodle” as our family watched the town’s Fourth of July parade from a set of bleachers.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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