bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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An unannounced appearance by Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, who provided the opening remarks prior to the panel. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025 Bruce Loose, the vocalist and bassist of the influential San Francisco punk rock and hardcore band Flipper, has died, the band’s drummer Stephen DePace confirmed in an email to Pitchfork. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Sep. 2025 For his album release concert Sunday at Tio Leo’s, Sprague will perform with Moore, bassist Mackenzie Leighton and pianist Danny Green. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 There was also excitement playing with bassist Justin Felton and percussionist Jon Nellen. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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