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Basso for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'bæsoʊ

What does Basso really mean?

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Alright, so "basso" is an Italian word that means "low" or "deep" in music. You know when you listen to a song and you can hear someone with a really deep voice? That's the basso voice, and it's usually the lowest one in a choir or an opera.

But "basso" also has another meaning outside of music. It can also be used to describe a type of voice in general, not just in music. For example, if someone's voice is naturally low and deep, you might say they have a "basso" voice.

So think of "basso" as the opposite of "alto" in music — alto is high, and basso is low. It's like the big, strong, deep sound that you feel in your chest when someone with a basso voice speaks or sings.

So, "basso" can be used to describe a type of voice, or it can be used specifically in music to talk about a low or deep vocal range. But either way, it's all about that low, powerful sound. Cool, right?

Revised and Fact checked by Lily Wilson on 2023-11-15 21:20:11

Basso In a sentece

Learn how to use Basso inside a sentece

  • The basso voice in the choir sings the lowest notes.
  • The basso instrument in the orchestra provides a deep, rich sound.
  • He speaks in a deep, basso tone that commands attention.
  • The basso sound of the foghorn warned ships of the rocky coast.
  • The basso notes of the thunder added to the intensity of the storm.

Basso Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

bass bass bass bass bass voice bass voice

Basso Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

singer singer singing voice singing voice vocaliser vocaliser vocalist vocalist vocalizer vocalizer

Basso Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

basso profundo basso profundo