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Bass (IPA: [beɪs], rhyming with "face"), when used as an adjective, describes tones of low frequency. Played in an ensemble/orchestra such notes are frequently used to provide a counterpoint or counter-melody, in an harmonic context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the chords, or with percussion to underline the rhythm. In popular music the bass part usually provides harmonic and rhythmic support, usually playing the root or fifth of the chord and stressing the onbeats. As a noun, a bass is a musical instrument or singer with a low range. As an instrument, it can be:
For the term as it applies to singers, see basso. See also
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