NOUN

Bass/bas/bass (musical instrument); bass (voice)

Bass is a German noun that means bass (musical instrument) or bass (voice). It is pronounced /bas/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bässe".

Definitions

1.a large low-pitched string instrument or electric bass guitar(music - instrument)

a.musical instrument of the violin or guitar family with a low register

Er spielt Bass in einer Rockband.He plays bass in a rock band.

2.lowest male singing voice(music - voice)

a.the deepest male vocal range in choirs or opera

Er singt Bass im Chor.He sings bass in the choir.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Bassdie Bässe
Genitivedes Bassesder Bässe
Dativedem Bassden Bässen
Accusativeden Bassdie Bässe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bass" mean in English?
"Bass" means bass (musical instrument) or bass (voice). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bass"?
"Bass" is pronounced /bas/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bass" der, die, or das?
"Bass" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Bass"?
The plural of "Bass" is "Bässe".
What part of speech is "Bass"?
"Bass" is a noun in German.

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