Kontrabaß

derNoun

double bass

Word details

German meaning
Der Kontrabass ist das tiefste Streichinstrument der Geigenfamilie.
English meaning
The double bass is the lowest-pitched string instrument in the violin family.
Synonym
Bassgeige
German example
Er spielt Kontrabass im Orchester.
English example
He plays the double bass in the orchestra.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kontrabaß
Plural Form
die Kontrabässe

Example sentences with “Kontrabaß”

  1. Der Kontrabaß ist das größte Instrument der Streichergruppe. (The double bass is the largest instrument in the string section.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kontrabaß spelled with ß or ss?

Modern spelling is 'Kontrabass'. It is masculine (der).