Kontrabass Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kontrabass" is used as noun with the meaning of "double bass" or "contrabass".

Essential properties of "Kontrabass"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Kontrabass
  • Plural: die Kontrabässe

Meanings of "Kontrabass" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Largest and lowest-pitched string instrument of the violin family"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kontrabass ist das größte Streichinstrument im Orchester.The double bass is the largest string instrument in the orchestra.
  2. Sie spielt seit Jahren Kontrabass in einer Jazzband.She has been playing the double bass in a jazz band for years.
  3. Ein Kontrabass kann sowohl mit dem Bogen als auch gezupft gespielt werden.A double bass can be played both with a bow and plucked.
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