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Meaning of "bass player" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BASS PLAYER

bass player  [beɪs ˈpleɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BASS PLAYER

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conjunction
determiner
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Bass player is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BASS PLAYER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bass player

Bassist

A bass player, or bassist, is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments. Since the 1960s, the electric bass has been the standard bass instrument for rock and roll, jazz fusion, heavy metal, country, reggae and pop music. The double bass is the standard bass instrument for classical music, bluegrass, rockabilly, and most genres of jazz. Low brass instruments such as the tuba or sousaphone are the standard bass instrument in Dixieland and New Orleans-style jazz bands. Despite the associations of different bass instruments with certain genres, there are exceptions. Some 1990s and 2000s rock and pop bands use a double bass, such as both Andrew Jackson Jihad, Barenaked Ladies; Indie band The Decemberists; and punk rock/psychobilly groups such as The Living End, Nekromantix, The Horrorpops, and Tiger Army. Some fusion jazz groups use a lightweight, stripped-down electric upright bass rather than a double bass.

Definition of bass player in the English dictionary

The definition of bass player in the dictionary is a player of a double bass or a bass guitar.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BASS PLAYER


ballplayer
ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə
bilayer
ˈbaɪˌleɪə
bricklayer
ˈbrɪkˌleɪə
displayer
dɪsˈpleɪə
Himalaya
ˌhɪməˈleɪə
i-Player
ˈaɪˌpleɪə
interlayer
ˈɪntəˌleɪə
layer
ˈleɪə
Malaya
məˈleɪə
Meghalaya
ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə
monolayer
ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə
MP3-player
ˌempiːˈθriːˌpleɪə
multilayer
ˈmʌltɪˌleɪə
multiplayer
ˈmʌltɪˌpleɪə
player
ˈpleɪə
slayer
ˈsleɪə
underlayer
ˈʌndəˌleɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BASS PLAYER

bass
bass clarinet
bass clef
bass drum
bass fiddle
bass flute
bass guitar
bass guitarist
bass horn
bass response
Bass Strait
bass trombone
bass tuba
bass viol
bass-baritone
bass-relief

WORDS THAT END LIKE BASS PLAYER

basketball player
boundary layer
cassette player
CD player
DVD player
football player
front-line player
hockey player
key player
MP3 player
ozone layer
pool player
prayer
record player
rugby player
soccer player
team player
tennis player
utility player
video player
violin player

Synonyms and antonyms of bass player in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «bass player» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BASS PLAYER

Find out the translation of bass player to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bass player from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bass player» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贝司手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bajista
570 millions of speakers

English

bass player
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बास खिलाड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لاعب باس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

басист
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

baixista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যাস বাদক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bassiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pemain bass
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bassist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベース奏者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베이스 플레이어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pemain bass
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chơi bass
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஸ் பிளேயர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बास खेळाडू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bas çalan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bassista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

basista
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

басист
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bas jucător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπασίστας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bas-speler
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

basist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bassist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bass player

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BASS PLAYER»

The term «bass player» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.256 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BASS PLAYER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bass player

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10 QUOTES WITH «BASS PLAYER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bass player.
1
Bryan Adams
I always just wanted to be the singer or the bass player in the band. I'd love to have a band, where I was obviously the singer, but where it wasn't me, it wasn't my name.
2
David Amram
In jazz, you listen to what the bass player is doing and what the drummer is doing, what the pianist and the guitarist is doing, and then you play something that compliments that, so you are thinking simultaneously and thinking ahead.
3
Dick Dale
Hendrix was the bass player for Little Richard. We were both left-handed, but we would use a right-handed guitar held upside down and backwards. He developed my slides and my riffs. In fact he used to say, and this is documented, 'I patterned my style after Dick Dale.'
4
Andrew Dost
In general, we like to play as a band - guitar, piano, and voice. We also tour with a bass player, a drummer, and somebody who plays keyboard and guitar. We try to play all of our parts and flesh it out to get a lush sound, while also keeping the energy of a three-piece punk act. We want to be the best of all possible worlds.
5
Donald Dunn
When I heard BB King's 'Sweet Sixteen,' I knew I wanted to play bass because that was the thing that made that record: the bass player.
6
Donald Dunn
I knew when I got to play with Al Jackson I would be a better bass player because he was the best drummer in the world. I worshipped him.
7
David Foster
When I produce a record, I roll up my sleeves; I'm not one of those passive guys. I really get in there and make sure every note is measured. I tell the bass player, 'You have to play it like this,' or I tell the drummer, 'It's got to be like this.'
8
Maurice Gibb
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh.
9
Kim Gordon
I still don't really feel like a bass player.
10
Mike Gordon
The worst thing I could be thinking is how could I be a cool bass player.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASS PLAYER»

Discover the use of bass player in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bass player and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bass Player Book
(Book). This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that "shakes the low end" of rock, pop, jazz and more.
Karl Coryat, 1999
2
The Complete Electric Bass Player - Book 2: Playing Concepts ...
This supplement to The Method further builds on your dexterity as a bass player and develops your ability to play in all styles and handle all rhythms.
Chuck Rainey, 1985
3
Bass Player Presents the Funky Bass Book
(Bass Player Presents). This is the ultimate collection of funked-up wisdom and inspiration, from the grooving pioneers of R & B, soul, and funk to the flame-tending funkateers of hip-hop, neo-soul, and gospel.
Bill Leigh, 2010
4
Bass Guitar For Dummies
Bass Guitar For Dummies includes the following topics and more: Exploring the anatomy of a bass guitar Getting started: Holding your bass, positioning your hands, and striking notes Reading bass notation and understanding chords, scales, ...
Patrick Pfeiffer, 2011
5
Bass Player Presents The Fretless Bass
This book collects the very best interviews, lessons, and gear and maintenance guides into one smooth-reading compilation.
Chris Jisi, 2008
6
The Complete Bass Player
Music Sales AmericaThis book and CD course by Phil Mulford is the easiest, rockingest, most comprehensive guide to playing the bass guitar using both standard notation and tab. With play-along tracks on CD.
Phil Mulford, 1996
7
Bass Heroes: Styles, Stories & Secrets of 30 Great Bass ...
Thirty of the world's greatest bass players share their influences, techniques, and opinions in interviews culled from 25 years of "Guitar Player Magazine." (Music)
Tom Mulhern, 1993
8
Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves
This book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel.
Manny Patiño, Jorge Moreno, Aaron Stang, 1997
9
30-Day Bass Workout
Although having good technique doesn't automatically make you a good bass player, it allows you to better execute and play your musical ideas. This book is designed to help improve your technique. Practicing the exercises provided here  ...
David Overthrow, 2006
10
The Complete Electric Bass Player: Bass chording
Covers all the important major and minor chords; shows how to use bass chords creatively to add color and excitement to your playing. Illustrated with photographs and diagrams.
Chuck Rainey, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASS PLAYER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bass player is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Pickin' & Fiddlin' Contest
A bass player and a fiddler rehearse at the annual Roxbury Pickin' & Fiddlin' Contest. This year's contest will be Saturday, July 11. Photo: ... «Danbury News Times, Jul 15»
2
Laura Jane Grace explains her bandmates' reaction to her coming …
“The drummer and bass player [leaving] are totally separate things,” Grace said. “The drummer is just kind of a jerk, and the bass player was a ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
3
Love Supreme Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, UK — review
Graham was the bass player with Sly and the Family Stone before launching his own band in the early 1970s. Graham Central Station had ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
4
ZACC rock camp gets visit from Pearl Jam bassist, Fitz and the …
After seeing Ament play, Merlin Parsons said he wanted to be the bass player for his group. “I thought it was really cool to see them play like ... «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
5
Tears flow as Grateful Dead say farewell in Chicago
Before the last songs, bass player Lesh told the crowd, "God bless you all, and thank you for listening." "Be kind," said drummer Mickey Hart. «WNWN-FM, Jul 15»
6
Sloss Fest 2015 lineup: Things to know about Sturgill Simpson …
He and his band came out to 'Run the Jewels' by Run the Jewels before launching into the hard honky-tonk of 'Life of Sin' (bass player Kevin ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
7
Flashback: See Alan Jackson Rock 'Jukebox' With George Jones
According to Jackson, his bass player uttered the famous hook while perusing a wobbly jukebox between sets in a Virginia dancehall. «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
8
For Tall Days, two's not company, it's a band (performing at …
"A lot of the live shows we do use a bass player, so we have a rotating group of friends who sit in with us," Hartke explained. "Just to add in that ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
9
Farm House Museum hosts Independence Day celebration
Von Kaster, the group's upright bass player, encouraged those in the Ames area to attend the group's Sunday practice if they are interested in ... «Iowa State Daily, Jul 15»
10
Funzone Turns It Up to 11
The bands, both from Redlands, California, shared the bass player: “It's pretty cool because we don't have anything like this is Redlands. «Santa Barbara Independent, Jul 15»

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