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con·tra·bass
 contrabass
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- pronunciation:
- kan
tr
baes
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the largest and deepest-toned instrument of the violin family; double bass; bass viol.
- similar words:
- bass, bass viol
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| definition 2: |
in any family of musical instruments, the instrument pitched below the bass.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
with a pitch an octave below the normal bass.
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| definition 2: |
of or related to instruments with such a pitch.
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| derivation: |
contrabassist (n.) |
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