GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Bass , n. [F. basse, fr. bas low. See Base, a.]
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   A bass, or deep, sound or tone.
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   (Mus.) (a) The lowest part in a musical composition. (b) One who sings, or the instrument which plays, bass. [Written also base.]
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   Thorough bass. See Thorough bass.
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   Thorough bass . (Mus.) The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.
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