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bass

[beys] / beɪs /
ADJECTIVE
alto
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It opens with rumbling drums, a wandering upright bass, and an atmospheric synthesizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He later picked up the bass guitar, though he can’t remember exactly why.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

In the studio and in meetings, Shulman has the restless energy of a kid—pacing around a room or fidgeting with a piano keyboard or bass guitar—combined with the intellectual affect of a quant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The result is a daring collection of originals and covers that highlight Flea’s unbridled dedication to both the trumpet and bass, but also his eclectic influences and tastes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Miss Love had started playing “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” with a strong marching beat and lots of walking bass.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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