der Bass
Translation
bass, bass guitar, low tone
Examples
Der Bass in diesem Lied ist super.
The bass in this song is great.
Er spielt den Bass in einer Rockband.
He plays the bass in a rock band.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) spielen to play (sth.) He plays the bass in a rock band.
Similar Words
Tiefe (depth), tiefer Ton (low tone)
Etymology
From Italian 'basso' meaning 'low'. It's a cognate of the English word 'base'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'base' or foundation of the music, which is provided by the low notes of the bass.