Bass (sound)
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| - | '''Mento''' is a style of [[Music of Jamaica|Jamaican]] [[folk music]] that predates and has greatly influenced [[ska]] and [[reggae]] music. It has its roots in [[calypso music|calypso]] and other [[Jamaican folk music]]. Mento typically features acoustic instruments, such as [[classical guitar|acoustic guitar]], [[banjo]], [[hand drum]]s, and the [[rhumba box]] — a large [[mbira]] in the shape of a box that can be sat on while played. The rhumba box carries the [[bass (sound)|bass]] part of the music. | + | '''Bass''' describes [[Pitch (music)|tone]]s of low [[frequency]] or [[range (music)|range]]. Played in an [[musical ensemble|ensemble]]/[[orchestra]], such notes are frequently used to provide a [[counterpoint]] or counter-[[melody]], in a [[harmony|harmonic]] context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the [[chord (music)|chord]]s, or with [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] to underline the [[rhythm]]. In popular music the bass part most often provides harmonic and rhythmic support, usually playing the root or fifth of the chord and stressing the strong beats. |
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| + | *[[Figured bass]] | ||
| + | *[[Bass clef]] | ||
| + | *[[Bassline]] | ||
| + | *[[Bass note]] | ||
| + | *[[Ostinato]] | ||
| + | *[[Sub bass]] | ||
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Bass describes tones of low frequency or range. Played in an ensemble/orchestra, such notes are frequently used to provide a counterpoint or counter-melody, in a harmonic context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the chords, or with percussion to underline the rhythm. In popular music the bass part most often provides harmonic and rhythmic support, usually playing the root or fifth of the chord and stressing the strong beats.
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