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Kontrabass

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German

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Kontrabass

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Italian contrabasso (da viola), from contra (against) + basso (low). Compare Medieval Latin contrabassus (low male voice).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔntʁaˌbas/
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Noun

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Kontrabass m (strong, genitive Kontrabasses, plural Kontrabässe)

  1. double bass (a large stringed instrument)
    Synonyms: Bass, Bassgeige

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