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Kontrabass
German → American English
American English
double bass
Großes tiefes Streichinstrument, das im Orchester und in Jazz, Folk und anderen Musikstilen verwendet wird.
Der Kontrabass gibt dem Orchester sein tiefes Fundament.Im Deutschen sagt man meist der Kontrabass. In der Umgangssprache ist auch Bass möglich, wenn der Kontext klar ist, aber das kann zu Missverständnissen führen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Kontrabass mean in English?
Kontrabass means double bass in English.
Is Kontrabass the same as Bass?
Not exactly. Kontrabass is the full name of the instrument; Bass can be used informally in context, but it is less precise.
Is der Kontrabass masculine or feminine in German?
It is masculine: der Kontrabass.
What is the difference between Kontrabass and Cello?
The Kontrabass is larger and sounds lower than the Cello.