contrabass

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑn.trə.ˌbeɪs/

Noun

Singular contrabass

Plural contrabasses

1. (countable) (music) Contrabass a big stringed instrument that is bigger than the cello.
   • Synonyms: bass and double bass

Adjective

Positive contrabass

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (music) A contrabass instrument is something that plays an octave lower than normal.

   The contrabass clarinet is very large.