Word
bassist
US/ˈbeɪsɪst/
UK/bˈeɪsɪst/
Definition
n. a musician who plays the bass guitar or the double bass. You usually find them in the background of a band providing the deep, low notes.
n. a musician who performs on a bass instrument, typically a bass guitar or a double bass. Often serves as the rhythmic and harmonic foundation within an ensemble.
Examples
“The bassist played a deep, steady rhythm.”
“After the lead guitarist finished his solo, the bassist took over with a funky, low-pitched melody.”
“While the drummer maintains the tempo, the bassist bridges the gap between rhythm and melody, ensuring the harmonic structure of the song remains cohesive during live performances.”
Examples
simple
“The bassist played a deep, steady rhythm.”
contextual
“After the lead guitarist finished his solo, the bassist took over with a funky, low-pitched melody.”
complex
“While the drummer maintains the tempo, the bassist bridges the gap between rhythm and melody, ensuring the harmonic structure of the song remains cohesive during live performances.”
Etymology
From bass + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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