basso Definition
- 1the lowest adult male singing voice
- 2a singer with a bass voice
Using basso: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basso" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The choir needs more bassos for the performance.
Example
He is a talented basso who has performed in many operas.
basso Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for basso
- bass singer
- bass voice
Phrases with basso
a continuous bass accompaniment in music, typically played on a keyboard instrument and often with other instruments playing above it
Example
The piece requires a basso continuo to provide the foundation for the melody.
basso profondo
a bass voice with an exceptionally low range, typically below the basso profundo range
Example
The opera calls for a basso profondo to sing the lead role.
a comic bass role in opera, often characterized by exaggerated physical movements and humorous lyrics
Example
The buffo basso stole the show with his hilarious performance.
Origins of basso
from Italian 'basso', meaning 'low'
Summary: basso in Brief
'Basso' [ˈbæsoʊ] refers to the lowest adult male singing voice or a singer with such a voice. It is commonly used in choral and operatic contexts, as in 'The choir needs more bassos for the performance.' The term also extends into phrases like 'basso continuo,' referring to a continuous bass accompaniment in music.
