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Contrabass Definition & Meaning

contrabass
adjective
  1. pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range; "contrabass or double-bass clarinet"
noun
  1. largest and lowest member of the violin family

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What does contrabass mean?
pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range; "contrabass or double-bass clarinet" largest and lowest member of the violin family
What part of speech is contrabass?
Contrabass is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does contrabass have?
Contrabass has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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