slap bass

noun

1. a rock or jazz style of playing the electric or double bass in which the strings are plucked and released so as to vibrate sharply against the fretboard or fingerboard

Example Sentences

With its distinctive slap bass and riotous laugh track, “Seinfeld” both captures a singular moment in 1990s Manhattan and transcends its era.

From Seattle Times

And when levels advance and get darker and go underground, the music — a spacious, slap bass sound — gets more patient, prodding players to be more careful in their timing.

From Los Angeles Times

Though “Squeeze” may embrace genre signifiers like double kick drums and slap bass, it’s far from a typical metal album.

From New York Times

Does the drone play slap bass?

From The Verge

You can hear the regular drone buzz, but it’s drowned out by a very loud audio track with a lot of slap bass.

From The Verge