bassist
(ˈbeɪsɪst)
[See -ist.]
1. = bass n.5 2.
| 1870 Wessely Germ. Dict., Bass-sänger, bassist. 1883 Pall Mall G. 28 Nov. 4/1 One swears he is the prince of double-bassists, the other that he can sing like Sims Reeves. |
2. One who plays a bass instrument, spec. a double-bass (see Bass n.5 4 b).
| 1909 in Cent. Dict. Suppl. 1955 Jazzbook 1955 15 Within the ranks of this band he met up with tenor saxist Chu Berry, trombonist Tyree Glenn, bassist Milton Hinton. 1956 S. Traill Play that Music 13 He..was offered the part of principal bassist to the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. |