gamba

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello

Etymology

From viola da gamba, ultimately from Italian gamba (“leg”). Doublet of gam, gamb, jamb, and jambe.

In classic literature

Synonyms

viola da gamba, bass viol

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