コントラバス
Meanings
1
double bass; contrabass; bass
Refers to the large string instrument, the double bass, used in orchestras, jazz, and other ensembles. The term is a loanword from German.
from German Kontrabass
He plays the double bass in the orchestra.
A double bass is essential for a jazz band.
Usage patterns
- コントラバスを弾くto play the double bass
He plays the double bass in his high school orchestra.
- コントラバス奏者double bass player/performer
She is a professional double bass player.