BASS
Bass, a.
Defn: Deep or grave in tone. Bass clef (Mus.), the character placed at the beginning of the staff containing the bass part of a musical composition. [See Illust. under Clef.] — Bass voice, a deepsounding voice; a voice fitted for singing bass.
BASS
Bass, v. t.
Defn: To sound in a deep tone. [R.] Shak.
BASSA; BASSAW
Bas"sa, Bas*saw", n.
Defn: See Bashaw.
BASS DRUM
Bass` drum". (Mus.)
Defn: The largest of the different kinds of drums, having two heads, and emitting a deep, grave sound. See Bass, a.
BASSET
Bas"set, n. Etym: [F. bassette, fr.It. bassetta. Cf. Basso.]
Defn: A game at cards, resembling the modern faro, said to have been
invented at Venice.
Some dress, some dance, some play, not to forget Your piquet parties,
and your dear basset. Rowe.