bass part

/bæs pɑrt/
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Other forms: bass parts

Definitions of bass part
  1. noun
    the lowest part in polyphonic music
    synonyms: bass
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    types:
    ground bass
    a short melody in the bass that is constantly repeated
    basso continuo, continuo, figured bass, thorough bass
    a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
    type of:
    part, voice
    the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
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