bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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To many, Ward’s role is just as important as any of the other three members — bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 This year, Jarvis Cocker and the band played their first North American tour since 2012, which was dedicated to their late bassist Steve Mackey, who died in March of 2023. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Dec. 2024 They’ve been replaced by bassist Chris Chaney (Alanis Morissette, Jane’s Addiction) and drummer Matt Laug (Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper). Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2024 That's where Hagar memorably crashed the stage in 2024 with bassist Michael Anthony of Van Halen to join Red Voodoo in a set of Hagar classics. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bassist 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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