Kontrabass
(KOHN-trah-bahs)


[Ger.]

  1. A term used for instruments tuned an octave lower than the normal bass members of their family.
  2. The German term for Double bass.

    Also [Eng.] double bass; [Fr.] contrebasse; [It.] contrabasso; [Sp.] violon.

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