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basso

US/ˈbæsoʊ/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

an adult male singer with the lowest voice

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2.

Origin

From Italian basso, from Latin bassus (“short, low”). Doublet of base and bass.

Phrases

  • basso cantante
  • basso continuo
  • basso ostinato
  • basso profondo
  • basso profundo

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