De baslijn
Example: De baslijn in dit nummer maakt het ritme erg sterk.
Definition
"De baslijn" in music refers to the sequence of low-pitched notes that provide the harmonic foundation and rhythmic support in a song. It often drives the groove and underpins the melody, making the rhythm strong and cohesive.
Etymology
The term "de baslijn" comes from Dutch, where "bas" means bass, referring to low-frequency sounds, and "lijn" means line, indicating a continuous sequence of notes. Together, "de baslijn" literally means 'the bass line,' describing its role as a foundational line in music.
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"De baslijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the bass line