bass bass /ˈbeɪs/

adjective

1. Having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range  ( bass , deep )
   having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
    A deep voice
   a deep voice
    A bass voice is lower than a baritone voice
   a bass voice is lower than a baritone voice
    A bass clarinet
   a bass clarinet
   

noun

1. () The lowest part of the musical range  ( bass )
   the lowest part of the musical range
   
2. () The lowest part in polyphonic music  ( bass part , bass )
   the lowest part in polyphonic music
   
3. Nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes  ( bass )
   nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes
   
   
4. The member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments  ( bass )
   the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
    The orchestra's bass section added depth to the musical piece.
   The orchestra's bass section added depth to the musical piece.
   
   
5. The lowest adult male singing voice  ( bass , bass voice , basso )
   the lowest adult male singing voice
   
6. Any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)  ( bass , freshwater bass )
   any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)
   
   
7. The lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae  ( bass , sea bass )
   the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae
    The sea bass was a popular choice at seafood restaurants and was often served with a garlic and herb sauce
   The sea bass was a popular choice at seafood restaurants and was often served with a garlic and herb sauce
   
8. An adult male singer with the lowest voice  ( bass , basso )
   an adult male singer with the lowest voice