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Bass

By Mel McIntyre, About.com

Definition:

Bass

The word bass means sounds of a low frequency. In musical notation, notes below middle C are said to be bass notes. These notes are often written in the bass clef.

Common Misspellings: Base
Examples:

The rich bass notes in the lowest part of the piano's register echoed throughout the hall and sent shivers up and down his spine.

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