"upright bass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: upright basses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} upright bass (plural upright basses)
  1. (music) A double bass. (lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family) Categories (topical): Musical instruments Derived forms: upright bassist
    Sense id: en-upright_bass-en-noun-AhvjKO74 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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