Bassy

/ˈbæsi/ adjective

Definition

Having a strong bass quality; characterized by deep, low-frequency tones or a prominent bass sound.

Etymology

From 'bass' plus the adjectival suffix -y, which converts nouns into adjectives describing their essential qualities.

Kelly Says

The word 'bassy' is beloved by audio engineers and musicians—it describes a specific sonic characteristic that can be anything from pleasantly warm (a vintage guitar amp) to muddily overwhelming (a cheap car speaker).

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