DOUBLE-BASS
Dictionary entry overview: What does double-bass mean? • DOUBLE-BASS (adjective)
The adjective DOUBLE-BASS has 1 sense:
1. pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
Familiarity information: DOUBLE-BASS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DOUBLE-BASS (adjective)
Meaning:
Pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
Synonyms:
contrabass; double-bass
Context example:
contrabass or double-bass clarinet
Similar:
low; low-pitched (used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency)
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