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Bassgitarre
German → American English
American English
bass guitar
Eine Gitarre mit tiefem Tonumfang, die in Bands meist die Bassstimme spielt.
Er spielt Bassgitarre in einer Rockband.Im Deutschen sagt man meist die Bassgitarre oder kurz der Bass. In Band-Kontexten ist E-Bass sehr üblich; nicht mit Kontrabass verwechseln.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bassgitarre” mean in English?
“Bassgitarre” means “bass guitar.”
Is “Bassgitarre” the same as “Bass”?
Often yes. In everyday German, “Bass” is the shorter, more common word for a bass guitar.
What is the difference between “Bassgitarre” and “Kontrabass”?
A “Bassgitarre” is usually an electric bass guitar, while a “Kontrabass” is the upright double bass.