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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basso

/bˈæsoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
bas-so
IPA
/bˈæsoʊ/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bass singer, especially in opera.

noun

An instrumental part written for a bass instrument.

noun

The double bass, or contrabasso.

noun

Obsolete spelling of bashaw and pasha.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: basso, bassus

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

bassos (plural) bassi (plural) bassoes (plural)

Phrases

basso cantante basso continuo basso ostinato basso profondo basso profundo basso-relievo basso-rilievo

Frequently Paired Words

basso cantante basso continuo basso ostinato basso profondo basso profundo basso-relievo basso-rilievo

Synonyms

bass bass voice

Rhymes With

paso lasso grasso sasso sargasso casso jasso masso passow dassow

Questions

How do you pronounce basso?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈæsoʊ/.
What does basso mean?
A bass singer, especially in opera.
Where does basso come from?
It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce basso

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