Where did bass come from?

Bass, as a musical instrument, has its roots in Europe, evolving from earlier stringed instruments like the viola da gamba and the double bass in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It became more prominent in orchestral and Jazz Music, leading to the development of various bass instruments, including electric bass Guitars in the mid-20th century. In terms of fish, the term "bass" refers to several species found in freshwater and saltwater, with origins in the families Moronidae and Centrarchidae.