Kontrabass
derNoundouble bass
English translations
- 01
double bass
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Kontrabass ist das tiefste Streichinstrument in einem Orchester.
- English meaning
- Double bass
- Synonym
- Bassgeige
- German example
- Der Kontrabass gibt dem Orchester eine tiefe, resonierende Klangfarbe.
- English example
- The double bass gives the orchestra a deep, resonant timbre.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Kontrabass
- Plural Form
- die Kontrabässe
Related words
- Kontrabaß
The double bass is the lowest-pitched string instrument in the violin family.
- Baßschlüssel
The bass clef is a musical clef used to indicate the pitch of notes in the lower range.
- Streicher
String player
- Bassist
Bassist
- Baßgeige
Double bass
- Bassgeige
The double bass is a large stringed instrument that produces lower notes than a regular violin.
Example sentences with “Kontrabass”
Er spielt den Kontrabass im Orchester. (He plays the double bass in the orchestra.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Kontrabass?
The plural is 'die Kontrabässe'.