Basses Meaning in English
word · lemma: bass
ˈbæsɪz/, /ˈbeɪsɪz
BAS-iz, BAYS-iz
bˈeɪsɪz
BAYS-iz
Definition
'Basses' is the plural form of 'bass'—it refers to either more than one bass guitar or bass instrument, or to multiple people with deep, low singing voices.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both musical instruments (like 'bass guitars') and for singers with low voices ('bass singers'). The exact meaning depends on the context—music band (instrument) or choir (voice type). Do not confuse with 'bases' (plural of 'base').
Spanish: bajos (instrumentos) - voces gravesPortuguese (BR): baixos (instrumentos) - vozes gravesPortuguese (PT): baixos (instrumentos) - vozes gravesChinese (Simplified): 低音吉他 - 男低音（歌唱）Chinese (Traditional): 低音吉他 - 男低音（歌唱）Hindi: बेस गिटार (वाद्य) - बेस (गायकी की गहरी आवाज़)Arabic: باصات (آلات موسيقية) - أصوات غليظةBengali: বেস (গিটার বা কণ্ঠ)Russian: бас-гитары - басы (голоса)Japanese: ベース（楽器）- バス（歌手）Vietnamese: đàn bass - giọng nam trầmKorean: 베이스(악기) - 베이스(저음 가수)Turkish: bas gitarlar - bas sesler (şarkıcı)Urdu: بیس گٹاریں - بیس (گلوکار)Indonesian: bass (gitar) - bass (vokal)
Example Sentences
The band has two basses and one drummer.
basic
There are three basses in the choir.
basic
She tuned all the basses before the concert.
basic
All the basses blend really well in this song.
natural
We need a couple more basses for the jazz ensemble.
natural
The choir’s basses are so powerful, they give me goosebumps.
natural