"contrabass" meaning in English

See contrabass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɑn.trə.ˌbeɪs/ Forms: contrabass [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A contrabass instrument is something that plays an octave lower than normal.
    Sense id: simple-contrabass-en-adj-Bpk4gggd Categories (other): Music

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɑn.trə.ˌbeɪs/ Forms: contrabass [singular], contrabasses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=contrabasses}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Contrabass a big stringed instrument that is bigger than the cello. Synonyms: double bass
    Sense id: simple-contrabass-en-noun-mZf0v3yU Categories (other): Musical instruments
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