contrabasses

[US]/[ˈkɒntrəˌbæs]/
[UK]/[ˈkɑːntrəˌbeɪs]/

Translation

n.a large double-bass string instrument; plural of contrabass

Phrases & Collocations

playing contrabasses

four contrabasses

tuning contrabasses

moved contrabasses

two contrabasses

carrying contrabasses

storing contrabasses

repairing contrabasses

buying contrabasses

beautiful contrabasses

Example Sentences

the orchestra featured two powerful contrabasses in the final movement.

she carefully tuned the contrabasses before the concert began.

the contrabasses provided a rich, resonant foundation for the music.

he specializes in repairing and restoring antique contrabasses.

the contrabasses' deep tones resonated throughout the concert hall.

the bassist skillfully plucked the strings of his contrabasses.

we rented several contrabasses for the school's jazz band performance.

the contrabasses' sound blended beautifully with the cellos and violas.

the shop sells a wide range of contrabasses, from student models to professional instruments.

the composer wrote a challenging solo passage for the contrabasses.

maintaining the contrabasses requires regular cleaning and string replacement.

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