bari Meaning & Definition
What Does Bari Mean?
Bari is used as an adjective meaning of or relating to a family of musical instruments (such as a saxophone or horn) having a baritone range between tenor and bass. As a geographical name, it means commune and port on the Adriatic Sea in southeastern Italy; capital of the region of Puglia.
Bari at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈba-rē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1965 |
Bari Definition (Adjective)
- of or relating to a family of musical instruments (such as a saxophone or horn) having a baritone range between tenor and bass
the band's bari section / UK R&B features live drums, bass, guitar, … and a horn section consisting of trumpet, two tenor saxes, and bari sax. / … a Chicago-based marching band featuring … assorted horns (trumpets, trombones, bari horn and sousaphone).
Bari as a Geographical Name
- commune and port on the Adriatic Sea in southeastern Italy; capital of the region of Puglia
Synonyms of Bari
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Bari synonyms and antonyms →Bari in a Sentence
the band's bari section
UK R&B features live drums, bass, guitar, … and a horn section consisting of trumpet, two tenor saxes, and bari sax.
… a Chicago-based marching band featuring … assorted horns (trumpets, trombones, bari horn and sousaphone).
the band's bari section / UK R&B features live drums, bass, guitar, … and a horn section consisting of trumpet, two tenor saxes, and bari sax. / … a Chicago-based marching band featuring … assorted horns (trumpets, trombones, bari horn and sousaphone).
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Bari
Origin of Bari
Origin 1: from baritone:1, taken as bari- + tone:1
Origin 2: Short for baritone.
First Known Use
1965
Pronouncing Bari
You say bari as /ˈba-rē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ba).