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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