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 +'''Bass ''' describes [[musical instrument]]s that produce tones in the [[bass (sound)|low-pitched]] [[range (music)|range]]. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles. Since producing low pitches usually requires a long air column or string, the string and wind bass instruments are usually the largest instruments in their families or instrument classes.<!--Why did I use a "hedge" word, "usually"??...because you can also make low pitches by having a very thick, string, as used on the tiny [[Ashbory bass]] -->
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 +As seen in the [[musical instrument classification]] article, categorizing instruments can be difficult. For example, some instruments fall into more than one category. The cello is considered a tenor instrument in some orchestral settings, but in a [[string quartet]] it is the bass instrument.
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 +A [[musician]] playing one of these instruments is often known as a [[bassist]]. Other more specific terms such as 'bass guitarist', 'double bassist', 'bass player', etc. may also be used.
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Bass describes musical instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles. Since producing low pitches usually requires a long air column or string, the string and wind bass instruments are usually the largest instruments in their families or instrument classes.

As seen in the musical instrument classification article, categorizing instruments can be difficult. For example, some instruments fall into more than one category. The cello is considered a tenor instrument in some orchestral settings, but in a string quartet it is the bass instrument.

A musician playing one of these instruments is often known as a bassist. Other more specific terms such as 'bass guitarist', 'double bassist', 'bass player', etc. may also be used.




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