subbass

or sub-bass

[ suhb-beys ]

noun

, Music.

1. the pedal stop on an organ that produces the deepest or lowest tones; fundamental bass.

subbass

/ ˈsʌbˌbeɪs /

noun

1. another name for bourdon

Word History and Origins

Origin of subbass¹

First recorded in 1820–25; sub- + bass ¹( def )