bassus

Definition of the Latin term bassus in music:

  1. bass (the lowest part in instrumental or vocal polyphonic music)
Language
Latin
Singular
bassus
Plural
bassi
Abbreviation
B.
Alt. abbreviation
Bass.
Synonym

Combinations

Latin musical terms that include bassus:

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Related terms

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