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bassline

/ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/

Meanings
noun
The low-pitched instrumental part of a piece of popular music.

Examples :

"The catchy bassline in that song makes me want to dance. "
music sound entertainment

Related Words

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instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

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part noun

/pɐːt/ /pɑːt/ /pɑɹt/

A portion; a component.

"The car's engine is made of many different parts. "

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dance noun

[dæːns] [dans] [däːns] [dɑːns] /dæns/

A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

"The school's dance team performed a lively dance during the assembly. "

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pitched verb

/pɪtʃt/

To cover or smear with pitch.

"The sailors pitched the hull of the wooden boat to protect it from the seawater. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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want noun

/wɔnt/ /wɐnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɑnt/

A desire, wish, longing.

"My biggest want is to finish my project before the deadline. "

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piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

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makes noun

/meɪks/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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song noun

/sɒŋ/ /sɑŋ/

A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

"Thomas listened to his favorite song on the radio yesterday."

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catchy adjective

/ˈkætʃi/

Instantly appealing and memorable (of a tune or phrase).

"The new jingle for the school fundraiser was very catchy; everyone was humming it all day. "

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popular noun

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/ /ˈpɑpjələɹ/

A person who is popular, especially at a school.

"The popular at school was chosen to lead the student council. "

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music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "