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Bassist: meaning, definitions and examples

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bassist

 

[ หˆbeษชsษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

A bassist is a musician who plays the bass guitar or double bass. This person is responsible for providing the harmonic foundation and rhythm in musical ensembles, often playing lower notes than other instruments. Bassists are essential in genres like jazz, rock, blues, and funk. They collaborate closely with drummers and other rhythm section players to create a cohesive sound. The role often requires a deep understanding of music theory and the ability to improvise in various musical contexts.

Synonyms

bass player, double bassist, musician

Examples of usage

  • The bassist held the groove throughout the performance.
  • She is the bassist for a popular indie band.
  • He played the bass line perfectly at the jazz club.
  • The band needed a skilled bassist to complete their lineup.

Translations

Translations of the word "bassist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baixista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคธ เค—เคฟเคŸเคพเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bassist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bassis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐัะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baskista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒผใ‚ทใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bassiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bajista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bas gitarist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ์ด์‹œ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุจุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baskytarista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ basgitarista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดๆ–ฏๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ basist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bassaleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bassist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bajista

Etymology

The term 'bassist' is derived from the word 'bass,' which can refer to low-frequency sounds in music. The word 'bass' itself originates from the Middle English term 'bas,' which was borrowed from the Middle French 'basse' around the late 14th century. The word has evolved over time, primarily in the context of music, to denote lower-pitched instruments, like the double bass, which traces its lineage back to the viol family of string instruments, prominent during the Renaissance. The modern bass guitar emerged in the 20th century, specifically in the 1950s, as a solution for traditional bass instruments' limitations in amplified music. The synthetic construction of the electric bass guitar made it accessible to different musical styles, leading to a significant rise in the number of bassists in various bands across genres.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,371 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.