bass fiddle

noun

Examples of bass fiddle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The program will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music on banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, bass fiddle, autoharp and the Appalachian dancing doll, plus dancing, storytelling and comedy. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025 The first effort involved the idea of building an electric bass fiddle that could be played by a pianist. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bass fiddle was in 1836

Dictionary Entries Near bass fiddle

Cite this Entry

“Bass fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bass%20fiddle. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on bass fiddle

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!