basso

Definitions of basso
  1. noun
    the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
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    contrabbasso
    largest and lowest member of the violin family
    tuba
    the lowest brass wind instrument
    bombarda
    a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
    bombarda
    a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
    type of:
    strumento, strumento musicale
    any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
  2. noun
    the lower side of anything
    synonyms: fondo
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    sentina
    where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
    tacco, tallone
    the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
    suola
    the underside of footwear or a golf club
    rialzo
    a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe
    type of:
    faccia
    a surface forming part of the outside of an object
  3. noun
    the lowest part of anything
    synonyms: fondo
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    parte, regione, terra, territorio, zona
    the extended spatial location of something
  4. adjective
    filled with melancholy and despondency
    synonyms: fosco, pessimistico
  5. adjective
    of the most contemptible kind
    synonyms: abietto, spregevole, vile
  6. adjective
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
    synonyms: primo
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    scorso, ultimo
    coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
  7. adjective
    highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
  8. adjective
    literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
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    imponente
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    alto
    great in vertical dimension; high in stature
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  9. adjective
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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    laureato
    of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
    estremo, ultimo
    highest in extent or degree
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  10. adjective
    used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
  11. adjective
    very low in volume
  12. adjective
    subdued or brought low in condition or status
    synonyms:
    umile
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  13. adjective
    unrefined in character
  14. adjective
    no longer sufficient
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    dispari
    of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
  15. adjective
    low or inferior in station or quality
    synonyms: piccolo
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