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double bass

/ˈdʌbəl beɪs/

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/ˈdʌbəl beɪs/B1formalart
  • ruСамый большой и низкий по звучанию смычковый струнный инструмент в современном симфоническом оркестре, на котором обычно играют смычком или щипками пальцев.

The largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, typically played with a bow or plucked with the fingers.

  1. Musical instrumentB1formal

    The largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra.

    ruМузыкальный инструмент

    • The double bass provides the deep, rich foundation for the orchestra.
    • He has been playing the double bass for over ten years.
    • The jazz band featured a solo on the double bass.