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double-bass

/ˈdʌb.əl beɪs/

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adjective

/ˈdʌb.əl beɪs/B2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к контрабасу, самому большому и низко звучащему смычковому струнному инструменту в современном симфоническом оркестре.

Relating to the double bass, the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra.

  1. Pitched an octave below normal bass rangeB2formal

    Describes an instrument or vocal part that is tuned or written one octave lower than the standard bass range.

    ruДвойной бас

    • The double-bass part in the orchestra adds a deep, resonant foundation.
    • He plays a double-bass saxophone, which produces very low tones.
    • The choir's double-bass section provided a rich, rumbling harmony.

    Synonymscontrabass

Forms
  • more double-bass comparative form
  • most double-bass superlative form