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double-bass

/ˈdʌb.əl beɪs/

Traduction: Qui se rapporte à la contrebasse, le plus grand et le plus grave des instruments à cordes frottées de l'orchestre symphonique moderne.

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adjective

/ˈdʌb.əl beɪs/B2formal
  • frQui se rapporte à la contrebasse, le plus grand et le plus grave des instruments à cordes frottées de l'orchestre symphonique moderne.

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.

    froctave en dessous de la basse normale

    • 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.

    Synonymescontrabass

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