Basso is first and foremost an adjective. To make it feminine, simply swap the -o out for an -a to make bassa. The respective plural forms are bassi and basse.
Perhaps the most common translation for this word is low. It can refer to the low position, level, intensity, or value of something (e.g. prezzo basso = low price).
When referring to the height of an individual, the best translation is short (e.g. di bassa statura = short in stature).
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In both English and Italian, the word basso is commonly used as a noun in the world of music. It can refer to a bass singer, particularly in opera, an instrumental part written for a bass instrument, or it can indicate the double bass.