"octocontrabass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: octocontrabasses [plural]
Etymology: From octo- + contrabass. Etymology templates: {{af|en|octo-|contrabass}} octo- + contrabass Head templates: {{en-noun}} octocontrabass (plural octocontrabasses)
  1. (music) An instrument that is pitched one octave below the contrabass. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-octocontrabass-en-noun-xZqI783m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with octo-, Pages with 1 entry Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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