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contrabass

cont·ra·bass

UK/ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range

  • “contrabass or double-bass clarinet”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • contrabass bugle
  • contrabass clarinet
  • contrabass recorder
  • contrabass sax
  • contrabass saxophone
  • contrabass saxophonist
  • triple contrabass viol

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