bass guitar

/bæs gəˌtɑr/
/beɪs gɪˈtɑ/
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Definitions of bass guitar
  1. noun
    the guitar with (usually four) strings that has the lowest pitch
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    type of:
    bass
    the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
    guitar
    a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
Pronunciation
US
/bæs gəˌtɑr/
UK
/beɪs gɪˈtɑ/
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