double bass

Thân thiện

The musician carefully tunes the double bass before the concert.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, low-pitched string instrument: The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the modern violin family. It is played either with a bow (arco) or by plucking the strings (pizzicato) and is a standard member of the symphony orchestra, jazz ensembles, and other musical groups.

Usage

• The double bass provides the harmonic and rhythmic foundation in an orchestra.
• In jazz, the double bass is often played in a walking bassline style.
• Due to its size, a musician typically stands or sits on a high stool to play the double bass.

Examples

• The sound of the double bass resonated deeply through the concert hall.
• She practices her double bass for three hours every day.
• The jazz quartet featured an incredible solo on the double bass.

Advanced Usage

• "Double bass" as an attributive noun: The term can be used to describe other things related to the instrument.
  • He is a renowned double bass player.
  • The piece was written for double bass and piano.

Variants and Related Words

• Bass (noun): A common, shorter name for the double bass, especially in jazz and popular music contexts (e.g., , ).
• Contrabass (noun): Another formal term for the double bass, emphasizing its low pitch range.
• Bassist (noun): A musician who plays the double bass (or bass guitar).

Synonyms

• Upright bass
• String bass
• Contrabass
• Bass violin (less common, historical)

Related Phrases

• To play (the) double bass: The verb used for performing on the instrument.
  • He learned to play the double bass in music school.
• Double bass solo: A section of music featuring the double bass as the primary instrument.
  • The concerto includes a challenging double bass solo in the second movement.

Học thuật

Noun

1. largest and lowest member of the violin family

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bass fiddle
• bass viol
• bull fiddle
• contrabass
• string bass