| NOUN | communication | bass part, bass | the lowest part in polyphonic music |
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| Meaning | The lowest part in polyphonic music. | |
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| Synonym | bass | |
| Narrower | figured bass, basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass | A bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played |
| ground bass | A short melody in the bass that is constantly repeated | |
| Broader | part, voice | The melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music |
| Spanish | bajo | |
| Catalan | baix | |
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