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contrabass Definition

contra·bass (kän′trə bās′)

adjective

pitched an octave lower than the normal bass

Etymology: see contra- & bass

noun

double bass

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contrabass Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • trombone: Filed under Concerts | Permalink 6 Mar 2006 Royal Opera House features contrabass trombone Posted by Edward Solomon.
  • clarinet: Tenor sax, clarinet, alto sax, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, flute, the whole bit.