upright bass

noun

Meaning

A large, four-stringed bowed instrument that is the lowest-pitched member of the violin family, played while standing or sitting on a high stool.

Examples

The upright bass provides the essential low-end foundation for most traditional jazz ensembles.
She spent years mastering the complex fingerings required to play the upright bass effectively.

Synonyms: double bass, contrabass, bass fiddle, stand-up bass

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upright bass

noun

Pronunciation: ˈʌpraɪt beɪs

Definition

A large, four-stringed bowed instrument that is the lowest-pitched member of the violin family, played while standing or sitting on a high stool.

Examples

The upright bass provides the essential low-end foundation for most traditional jazz ensembles.
She spent years mastering the complex fingerings required to play the upright bass effectively.
The orchestra's section of upright bass players added a rich, warm texture to the symphony's opening movement.

Synonyms of upright bass

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