Acoustic Bass

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːstɪk beɪs/

Definitions of acoustic bass

noun a type of bass guitar that is designed to be played without amplification, producing sound solely through the resonance of its hollow body

Example Sentences

A1 I play the acoustic bass in a band.

A2 The acoustic bass provides a deep sound in the music.

B1 The musician showcased his skills on the acoustic bass during the concert.

B2 The acoustic bass player added a jazzy flair to the performance.

C1 The intricate melodies produced by the acoustic bass captivated the audience.

C2 The virtuoso on the acoustic bass displayed impeccable technique and musicianship.

Examples of acoustic bass in a Sentence

formal The musician played a beautiful melody on the acoustic bass during the classical concert.

informal I love jamming out on my acoustic bass with friends on the weekends.

slang I just picked up a sweet new acoustic bass - it sounds amazing!

figurative The acoustic bass provided a solid foundation for the band's sound, like a musical anchor.

Grammatical Forms of acoustic bass

• plural: acoustic basses
• comparative: more acoustic bass
• superlative: most acoustic bass
• present tense: plays acoustic bass
• future tense: will play acoustic bass
• perfect tense: has played acoustic bass
• continuous tense: is playing acoustic bass
• singular: acoustic bass
• positive degree: acoustic bass
• infinitive: to play acoustic bass
• gerund: playing acoustic bass
• participle: played acoustic bass

Origin and Evolution of acoustic bass

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acoustic bass' originated from the combination of the words 'acoustic' referring to sound and 'bass' referring to the low-pitched instrument.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of bass guitar that produces sound acoustically without the need for amplification, the term 'acoustic bass' has evolved to also refer to the larger, upright bass commonly used in jazz and orchestral music.