noun🔗ShareBasseA low spectrum of sound tones."Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."Peter a ajusté l'égaliseur de son équipement audio pour accentuer les basses.soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasseA section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor."The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."Le chef d'orchestre préférait situer la basse au milieu à l'arrière, plutôt que d'un côté de l'orchestre.musicsoundgroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasseOne who sings in the bass range."Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."Au milieu du collège, Edgar est passé de soprano à basse, à l'étonnement et à l'amusement de ses camarades choristes.musicpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasse, contrebasse, basse électriqueAn instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser."The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."Le musicien a balancé la basse au-dessus de sa tête comme une hache et l'a fracassée contre l'amplificateur, créant un hurlement discordant.musicsoundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClé de faThe clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef."The score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff."La partition avait été écrite sans clé de sol et clé de fa, mais il était facile de distinguer laquelle était laquelle en fonction de l'emplacement des notes sur la portée.musicsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSonner graveTo sound in a deep tone."The grandfather clock in the hall bassed loudly as the hour struck. "L'horloge de grand-père dans le hall a sonné gravement lorsque l'heure a sonné.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGraveOf sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency."The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."Le géant parlait d'une voix grave, basse et grondante qui me secoua jusqu'aux bottes.soundmusicfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBar, percheThe perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes."The fisherman caught a large bass in the lake. "Le pêcheur a attrapé un gros bar dans le lac.fishanimalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibage, écorce de tilleulThe fibrous inner bark of the linden or lime tree, used for making mats."The crafts class used bass from the linden tree to weave a beautiful placemat. "Le cours d'artisanat a utilisé du libage de tilleul pour tisser un beau set de table.materialplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFibresFibers from other plants, especially palm trees"The artist used bass fibers from a palm tree to create the intricate basket. "L'artiste a utilisé des fibres de palmier pour créer le panier complexe.plantmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFibres, sparterieAnything made from such fibers, such as a hassock, basket or thick mat."My grandmother made a beautiful bass out of recycled rope for the entrance hall. "Ma grand-mère a fabriqué une belle sparterie en corde recyclée pour le hall d'entrée.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading