Double Bass (Noun)
Meaning
Largest and lowest member of the violin family.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician carefully tuned her double bass before the symphony performance.
- A double bass typically has a resonant soundbox and four strings that produce extremely low notes.
- As the largest and lowest member of the violin family, the double bass provides the rhythmic foundation in many musical ensembles.
- She was required to learn both solo and orchestral pieces on the double bass for her music recital.
- The double bass player's fingers moved deftly over the fingerboard, producing a rich and sonorous melody.