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Meaning of "fretless" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FRETLESS

fretless  [ˈfrɛtlɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRETLESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fretless is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FRETLESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fretless

Fretless guitar

A fretless guitar is a guitar without frets, such that fingering its strings at particular positions on the string is done by pressing the string against its fingerboard. A "fretboard" in fact is just a fingerboard with inlaid frets, hence the principles for fingering the fretless is almost the same as the fretted, but with three exceptions 1) the position where the finger marks the string is not as exact as in fretted instruments, requiring greater finger position, and 2) the resonance of strings is different and may require more apt plucking or modified amplification (pickups) to achieve desired volume, and 3) the smooth form of the fingerboard allows for slides between notes which are natural and not notched to particular notes. It operates in the same manner as most other stringed instruments and traditional guitars, but does not have any frets to act as the lower end point (node) of the vibrating string. On a fretless guitar, the vibrating string length runs from the bridge, where the strings are attached, all the way up to the point where the fingertip presses the string down on the fingerboard.

Definition of fretless in the English dictionary

The definition of fretless in the dictionary is having no frets.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FRETLESS


countless
ˈkaʊntlɪs
crustless
ˈkrʌstlɪs
dateless
ˈdeɪtlɪs
dauntless
ˈdɔːntlɪs
doubtless
ˈdaʊtlɪs
effortless
ˈɛfətlɪs
faultless
ˈfɔːltlɪs
fruitless
ˈfruːtlɪs
heartless
ˈhɑːtlɪs
heatless
ˈhiːtlɪs
meatless
ˈmiːtlɪs
pointless
ˈpɔɪntlɪs
relentless
rɪˈlɛntlɪs
restless
ˈrɛstlɪs
spotless
ˈspɒtlɪs
stateless
ˈsteɪtlɪs
sweatless
ˈswɛtlɪs
tasteless
ˈteɪstlɪs
thoughtless
ˈθɔːtlɪs
ventless
ˈvɛntlɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRETLESS

freshmen
freshness
freshwater
freshwater shrimp
fresnel
Fresnel lens
Fresno
fret
fret saw
fretboard
fretful
fretfully
fretfulness
fretsaw
fretsome
fretted
fretter
fretting
fretty
fretwork

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRETLESS

beatless
boltless
bottomless
costless
creditless
driftless
ductless
flightless
hitless
jointless
lightless
limitless
listless
pilotless
scentless
shiftless
shirtless
shitless
tactless
textless
weightless

Synonyms and antonyms of fretless in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fretless» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRETLESS

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

Translator English - Chinese

无品
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fretless
570 millions of speakers

English

fretless
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर्दारहित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

fretless
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безладовый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fretless
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Fretless
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fretless
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kekecewaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fretless
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フレットレス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프렛
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Keganggu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Fretless
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fretless
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनाकलनीय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

perdesiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fretless
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fretless
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безладовий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fretless
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άταστο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fret less
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fretless
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fretless
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fretless

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRETLESS»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRETLESS» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRETLESS»

Discover the use of fretless in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fretless and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Steve Bailey's Fretless Bass: The Ultimate Fretless Bass Workout
This book will help any bassist develop the necessary technique to master this difficult but beautifully melodic instrument.
Steve Bailey, 2008
2
Fretless Bass: A Guide to the Styles and Techniques of ...
(Bass Method). An ideal supplement to any bass method, this book/CD pack uses 18 actual songs in various styles to teach key elements of the electric fretless bass, such as intonation; harmonics; keys, scales and intervals; and more.
Chris Kringel, 2007
3
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
4
100 Fretless Bass Workouts Qwikguide
Fretless bass is a unique instrument. the approach to playing fretless bass is much more like playing upright bass than to fretted bass. This book will cover many of the important techniques required to become a good fretless bassist.
Chris Matheos, 2011
5
100 Fretless Bass Workouts
Fretless bass is a unique instrument. The approach to playing fretless bass is much more like playing upright bass than to fretted bass. This book will cover many of the important techniques required to become a good fretless bassist.
Chris Matheos, 2004
6
Teach Yourself Fretless Bass
El-basguitarskole.
David Gross, 1985
7
Fretless Bass
Every aspect of playing fretless is explored. Steve covers intonation studies using various interval, fingering and muscle memory techniques. He also demonstrates his sliding and bending techniques and advanced exercises.
‎1994
8
A Forgotten Voice of the Blue Ridge: An Exploration of the ...
"A study in the field of ethnomusicology that focuses on the fretless banjer, particularly its construction, in Southern Appalachia.
Grace Hicks, 2009
9
Jaco Pastorius: Jazz, Musician, Composer, Harmonic, Fretless ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
10
Bass Today: A Beginning Electric & Acoustic Bass Method
FRETLESS ELECTRIC BASS. Initially, this bass appealed to jazz acoustic bass players who found its tonal qualities more suited to jazz than the conventional " fretted" electric bass. These players were also used to playing on a fretless ...
Jerry Snyder, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRETLESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fretless is used in the context of the following news items.
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Anglantzia – the jazz is in the name
The ensemble – Andreas Rodosthenous on the fretless electric bass, Giorgos Morfitis on the piano, Alkis Agathokleous on the ney, and Stelios ... «Cyprus Mail, Jul 15»
2
Stretching the boundaries of the fiddle
Photo supplied The Fretless, including Ivonne Hernandez, Trent Freeman, Karrnnel Sawitsky and Eric Wright, will cap off the Motley Kitchen's ... «The Sudbury Star, Jul 15»
3
Blues'n'roots Mississippi sound of Swampcandy
While opting for his five-string Kay upright bass for the majority of his work, Joey also sports four, five and six-string fretted and fretless electrics ... «Inverness Courier, Jul 15»
4
Summer NAMM 2015: ESP Guitars Adds to LTD Bunny Brunel …
His melodic approach to bass playing covers everything from smooth fretless growls to tight funk popping. He is a member of the fusion group ... «Guitar World Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Press Play: Steven Halpern's 'Among Friends' more than meditative
Marin bassist Michael Manring's sinewy melodic lines and harmonic overtones on fretless electric bass grace “Paradigm Shift,” a track from the ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
6
Beyond Creation Release Live Performance Video For …
... of the most innovative songwriting I've heard from the genre in some time, and you can't be mad at the sweet groove from that fretless bass. «Under the Gun Review, Jul 15»
7
Concert series coming to a close, but don't fret
The season will wrap up July 16 with a visit from The Fretless, a unique ... The Fretless is expanding the rhythmic and harmonic structure of the ... «NorthernLife.ca, Jul 15»
8
Clark Arthur Jones
Clark could play numerous stringed instruments: the dulcimer, the hammer dulcimer, fretless banjo, and the autoharp. His voice was strong and ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
9
CD: Xaos - Chaos
These are seamlessly combined with electronic sounds, peels of microtonally tuned keyboard and subtle interventions from the fretless guitar ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
10
Saturday Catfish Festival performer living 'a dream come true'
Parr is a master of the 12-string guitar, national steel guitar and fretless banjo. He's released about 30 albums over the course of his life – about ... «Connectstoughton, Jul 15»

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