contrabass
- noun
- /ˈkɒntrəˌbæs/
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contrabajo
- In the jazz band, the contrabass player added depth to the rhythm, supporting the lively music.
Examples
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The tubist can play the contrabass part down an octave.
Academic text (2000) -
Other girls join the group, and soon the squawk of an oboe and the groan of a contrabass begin to echo through the rooms.
Academic text (1995) -
Some of the more popular string instruments were guitars, violins, psalteries, vihuelas, mandolins, and contrabass.
Academic text (1999) -
HAL LANE: Six violins, two violas, two cellos, one contrabass, one electric bass, two guitars, one drum set, and I'll be singing.
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The orchestra featured a profound melody played by the contrabass that resonated throughout the hall.
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During the concert, the rich tones of the contrabass provided a beautiful foundation for the string section.
Synonyms
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4.1
An instrument with a low sound that plays the lowest part in a band
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3.6
A large string instrument with four strings that makes very low sounds when played with a bow or plucked
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3.7
A very large low instrument with a deep sound used in orchestras and jazz bands
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4.7
A very large violin that makes very low sounds
A very large string instrument like a big violin that makes low sounds
How Low
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Contrabass comes from Italian parts contra- 'below' and bass 'low'. So the name fits the instrument: it is the largest, lowest string instrument that plays below the regular bass and is often called the double bass.