- Sub-bass
Sub-bass is a term used to describe audible sounds below 90Hz - sound in the range below this (under 16-17Hz) would be termed
infrasound . Sound systems often feature asubwoofer that is dedicated solely to amplifying sounds in the lower bass and sub-bass range.When reproduced at sufficient volume, the listener will feel sub-bass more than it is heardFact|date=March 2008 - for this reason, it is popular in much
dance music , where the sub-bass will often accompany the bass drum, as well as indub reggae , and influenced genres such asdubstep - where the whole bass-line is often reproduced in sub-bass frequencies. Muchexperimental music uses sub-bass - in particulardrone music , where the majority of the sound can often be in the sub-bass range. Metal bands such asCephalic Carnage andThe Devil Wears Prada have used sub-bass drops in their songs.In vocal
music , sub-bass is an informal term for a malesinger who typically sings in a range below that of bass. Sub-bass singers are most often found insouthern gospel groups ora cappella contemporary Christian groups. These singers often sing below theF clef and sometimes employvocal fry to achieve even lower sounds.Sub-bass is also a loose translation of
basso profondo .Famous sub-basses
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J.D. Sumner
*Tim Storms
*Yuri Wichniakov
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