Example: The bass line in this song gives it a strong rhythm.
Definition
"The bass line" is a musical term referring to the sequence of low-pitched notes or chords that provide the harmonic foundation and rhythm in a piece of music, often played by bass instruments or the lower range of a keyboard or guitar.
The phrase "the bass line" combines "bass," derived from the Italian word 'basso,' meaning 'low,' and "line," referring to a continuous sequence. It emerged in music terminology to describe the low-pitched part that supports the harmony and rhythm in compositions.
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"The bass line" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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