Definition

1. Noun:
   • The lowest adult male singing voice: In vocal music, "basso" refers specifically to the deepest male singing voice, also known as the bass voice.
   • An adult male singer with the lowest voice: "Basso" can also refer to the person, a male singer, who possesses and performs with this deep vocal range.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (referring to the voice type):

  • The choir director needed a true basso for the final chord.
  • His voice matured into a rich basso that was perfect for opera.

• Noun (referring to the singer):

  • The famous basso received a standing ovation for his performance.
  • They hired a professional basso to sing the part of Sarastro.

Advanced Usage

• "Basso profundo": A very deep, powerful bass voice, often with a particularly rich lower register.
  • The role requires a basso profundo, a voice of exceptional depth and resonance.

Variants and Related Words

• Bass (noun/adjective): A more common synonym in general English for both the low voice and the singer. "Basso" is often used in more formal or specific musical contexts, especially for classical and operatic singing.
  • He is a bass in the choir. (singer)
  • She sings the bass line. (vocal part)

Synonyms

• Bass (noun): The lowest male voice; a singer with such a voice.
• Low voice (noun phrase): A general description for a deep vocal range.

Noun

1. the lowest adult male singing voice
2. an adult male singer with the lowest voice