contrabass

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun largest and lowest member of the violin family
  2. adjective pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range

Etymology

From Italian contrabbasso, from contra (“against”) + basso (“low”).

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Synonyms

bass fiddle, bass viol, bull fiddle, double bass, string bass

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