Contrabass

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkÉ‘n.tɹə.ËŒbeɪs/

Origin

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

Full definition of contrabass

Noun

1. part or section one octave lower than bass.
2. double bass, string bass
3. person or instrument performing the contrabass part.

Related terms

• bass
• contra
• contrabassist
• subcontrabass