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Sackbut :: Sackbut (n.) A brass wind instrument, like a bass trumpet, so contrived that it can be lengthened or shortened according to the tone required; -- said to be the same as the trombone..

Bassaw :: Bassaw (n.) See Bashaw.

Thorough Bass :: Thorough bass () The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.

Bombardon :: Bombardon (n.) Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide..

Growler :: Growler (n.) The large-mouthed black bass.

Crappie :: Crappie (n.) A kind of fresh-water bass of the genus Pomoxys, found in the rivers of the Southern United States and Mississippi valley. There are several species..

Shoal :: Shoal (n.) A great multitude assembled; a crowd; a throng; -- said especially of fish; as, a shoal of bass..

Attache :: Attache (v. t.) One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy..

Bas-relief :: Bas-relief (n.) Low relief; sculpture, the figures of which project less than half of their true proportions; -- called also bassrelief and basso-rilievo. See Alto-rilievo..

Base Viol :: Base viol () See Bass viol.

Ambassador :: Ambassador (n.) Alt. of Embassado.

Embassade :: Embassade (ambassade.) An embassy.

Embassadorial :: Embassadorial (a.) Same as Ambassadorial.

Baritone :: Baritone (n.) A male voice, the compass of which partakes of the common bass and the tenor, but which does not descend as low as the one, nor rise as high as the other..

Greenhead :: Greenhead (n.) The striped bass. See Bass.

Archilute :: Archilute (n.) A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, having the bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings with a unison..

Dulcino :: Dulcino (n.) A small bassoon, formerly much used..

Embassador :: Embassador (n.) A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country.

Embassy :: Embassy (n.) The residence or office of an ambassador.

Embassade :: Embassade (ambassade.) The mission of an ambassador.

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